Chakapuli ( ka,
ჩაქაფული) is a
Georgian[Darra Goldstein, The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia, p. 87] stew
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. It is considered to be one of the most popular dishes in Georgia.
Preparation
It is made from
lamb chops or
veal
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, onions,
tarragon
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leaves, unripe
cherry plums or
tkemali (cherry plum sauce), dry white wine, mixed fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill,
coriander
Coriander (), whose leaves are known as cilantro () in the U.S. and parts of Canada, and dhania in parts of South Asia and Africa, is an annual plant, annual herb (''Coriandrum sativum'') in the family Apiaceae.
Most people perceive the ...
), onion, garlic, and salt.
Chakapuli can also be made with beef or mushrooms instead of lamb.
Chopped lamb is boiled with white wine in a deep pan, and then the pan is placed in the oven and cooked slowly for 1.5 hours. After this process, the tkemali sauce is stirred into the lamb, and the chopped greens and garlic are added. The dish is then cooked for another 5 minutes in the oven and finally rested for 5 minutes before serving.
See also
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Chanakhi
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Chakhokhbili
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Khoresh
Khoresh () or Khoresht () is a Persian word that refers to Iranian stews, usually slow-cooked and served with rice. It’s the heart of Iranian cuisine and comes in many varieties, often named after their main ingredients. The word is a substant ...
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List of lamb dishes
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List of plum dishes
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Piti
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References
Stews
Georgian cuisine
Soviet cuisine
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