Authentic Kharcho

⏳ Time

3 hours 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

One of the greatest inventions of Georgian cuisine, showcasing how a simple set of ingredients can yield a dish that is complex in flavor and spirit, and very beautiful. It is also important to note that preparing authentic kharcho is remarkably easy. The key is to ensure that the tomatoes have both sweetness and acidity, that the walnuts are not rancid, and that the cilantro is as fragrant as possible. Here we present a basic recipe that can be slightly adapted if desired.

Ingredients

Beef chuck roast - 28.2 oz
Onion - 21.2 oz
Carrot - 7.1 oz
Tomatoes - 2 lbs
Garlic - 1 head
Mild Chili Spice - 2.8 oz
Walnuts - 4.6 oz
Boiled White Round Rice - 5.3 oz
Tkemali - 17.6 oz
Vegetable Oil - 1 fl oz
Butter - 1.1 oz
Khmeli-suneli - 0.4 oz
Uchiko Suneli - 0.3 oz
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Sugar - 0.6 oz
Salt - 0.7 oz
Cilantro - 3.5 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Cut the meat into large pieces. Place it in 5 liters of water along with a large carrot and two onions.

Step 3

Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off any foam, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2.5 hours, skimming off foam as needed.

Step 4

Chop the onion into small cubes and sauté it in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 5

Add finely chopped garlic and hot pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add chopped tomatoes without skin and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add ground walnuts. Add sugar and remove from heat.

Step 7

Rinse the rice 4-5 times. Boil it in a separate saucepan for 25 minutes after it comes to a boil. Then rinse it again.

Step 8

Strain the broth, then sauté the meat in a mixture of butter and vegetable oil until golden brown, adding a pinch of spices.

Step 9

Cut the sautéed meat into small cubes and add it to the strained broth. Place on medium heat, then add the cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and tkemali.