01/06/2022
One of the essential ingredients of “Iakhni” is walnut, which has long been used in Western Georgian dishes. But what gives the dish its special aroma is the yellow marigold (Tagetes – Latin), commonly referred to as “saffron” in Georgia. Before it’s used in any dish, it is dried well in the oven. To make the spice mix for “Iakhni” you take dried marigold flowers (ground in the palm of your hand), dried coriander, black pepper and combine them with walnuts. The mixture is kneaded until the oil appears. Then, you fry the boiled beef with onions, add the walnut and spice mix, and bring the whole mass to a boil. Add crushed garlic and salt to taste. ⬇️
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