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Bezhi

A traditional Georgian dish of poultry or meat simmered with crushed walnuts, onions and spices, topped with a creamy, velvety sauce. It is served hot with bread or rice.

  • 1 h 10
  • 4 servings
  • Medium
  • Moderate

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

508 kcal per serving

Protein
32.9 g
Carbohydrates
6 g
of which sugars
3.6 g
Fat
38.4 g
of which saturated fat
6.6 g
Fiber
3.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into pieces and pat them dry.
  2. Fry the thinly sliced onions in the oil until translucent and lightly golden.
  3. Add the chicken and brown it on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  4. Blend the walnuts with the garlic, vinegar, spices and a little stock to make a creamy paste.
  5. Add this paste to the pan, pour in the rest of the stock and simmer covered for 35 minutes over low heat.
  6. Check the cooking: the meat should come away from the bone easily and the sauce should be smooth.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve hot with bread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with button mushrooms and potatoes, and the stock with vegetable stock.

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