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Khashlama is a straightforward and traditional meat dish originating from the Caucasus region. Although time-consuming, the dish is made by simply boiling large chunks of meat, usually beef or lamb, in hot water. The traditional version of this famous dish does not include other ingredients, except a few spices, making the boiled pieces of meat the star of the dish.
Because of this, khashlama contains only the finest meat cuts available. The origins of the dish believe to be in the Georgian Kakheti region, where it is regarded as a regional signature dish. However, it is also widely popular in the neighboring Armenia, causing disputes over the true origin of the dish.
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Tarkhunis ghvezeli is a traditional pie originating from the eastern parts of the country. The dough is usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, eggs, butter, milk, and salt. The balls of dough are rolled into a circle that's placed into a baking pan, and it's then filled with a mixture of sautéed onions, scallions, and tarragon leaves.
Chopped hard-boiled eggs and black pepper are sprinkled on top, and everything is dotted with butter. Another layer of dough goes on top, the pie is sealed, brushed with egg yolks, pricked with a fork, and then baked until the pie becomes golden brown.
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Danduri is a traditional salad originating from Kakheti. The salad is usually made with a combination of purslane, oil, garlic, lemon juice or white wine vinegar, scallions, dill, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. The purslane is blanched in boiling water, drained, and left to cool.
It is then tossed with vinegar or lemon juice, sprinkled with scallions, herbs, and a mixture of minced garlic and water. The salad is seasoned with salt and pepper, drizzled with oil, tossed well, topped with red pepper flakes, and then served immediately.
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Machkatebi is a traditional dish originating from the historic region of Tusheti in northeast Georgia. These rustic pancakes are usually made with a combination of flour, eggs, milk, salt, and oil. The runny batter is cooked in a pan, and the large, thin pancakes are then filled with a mixture of butter and grated cow's milk cheese.
Once filled, the pancakes are rolled up and the ends are tucked in. Machkatebi is served and enjoyed piping hot. These pancakes are especially popular during the winter. Interestingly, the rich filling of cooked butter and cheese is called khavitsi.
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2024
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold
2022
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Frankfurt International Trophy - Grand Gold
2018
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum
2020
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2021
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2020
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