Ajapsandali with Cornish Hen
Main Dishes | Georgian cuisine
⏳ Time
45 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
11
🍽️ Servings
6
Description
It has become a tradition that on Fridays at our summer house, we have Cornish hen and ajapsandali. Every time we arrive at the summer house, my partner gets to the stove to prepare the Cornish hen for me. Well, not just for me. Phil, our younger son, also loves the Cornish hen, especially the way my partner makes it.
Ingredients
- Salt - to taste
- Cornish Hen - 2 pieces
- Ground Black Pepper - to taste
- Paprika - to taste
- Utskho Suneli - to taste
- Eggplants - 3 pieces
- Salad Potatoes - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 6 pieces
- Spanish onions - 4 pieces
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Herbs - 1 bunch
Step by Step guide
Step 1
My partner (observed) takes the bird (a medium-sized Cornish hen), cuts the front part, places it on a board, and lightly pounds it with a stone we have at the summer house. Then he seasons it with spices (I didn't see, but I guess it's salt and pepper. I wouldn't be surprised if khmeli suneli is used. And paprika. Just a little). He slices a lot of garlic into rings and literally wraps the bird in it, stuffing the garlic cloves into all the hen's openings.
Step 2
He places it on a very hot skillet with heated vegetable oil (just a little oil), covers it with a lid, and puts the same stone on top, pressing down hard.
Step 3
He fries it for a short time, about 7–10 minutes on each side (or until the chicken is the right color).
Step 4
Meanwhile, I prepare the ajapsandali. I have a reaction to the Cornish hen: aj-ap-sand-ali :-)
Step 5
Peel and dice 4–5 potatoes. Chop 3–4 heads of onions (not too small and not too large cubes). Add to the skillet, stirring constantly.
Step 6
Cut the eggplants (3 pieces) into medium-sized pieces. Add to the hot skillet with heated vegetable oil (a good amount of oil, about 3 tablespoons or more). Chop 5–6 tomatoes (you can use a package of diced tomatoes like Pomito, but fresh ones are better in summer).
Step 7
Quickly sauté with the eggplants (don't forget to turn the potatoes with the onions).
Step 8
Mix the eggplants with the potatoes, add 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and a lot of herbs (1 bunch). Cilantro, parsley, and probably dill, but it seems a bit out of place, marjoram, etc. I use everything that grows in the garden :-)
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