Satsivi facts for kids
Chicken satsivi
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| Course | Sauce, appetizer |
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| Place of origin | Georgia |
| Main ingredients | Walnuts |
Satsivi is a delicious dish from the country of Georgia. It's usually made with poultry like chicken or turkey, covered in a special sauce made from walnuts. The word satsivi itself means "cold dish" in Georgian. It's often served chilled.
Sometimes, the word satsivi is also used for the walnut sauce itself. This sauce can be used with many different types of meat.
What is Bazhe?
Bazhe is another popular Georgian walnut sauce. It's a bit thinner and runnier than the sauce used for Satsivi. People often use Bazhe with boiled or fried fish, like trout.
This sauce gets its slightly sour taste from vinegar or pomegranate juice. Georgians usually don't add sweet things to their savory dishes.
All About Satsivi Sauce
Satsivi is a famous Georgian dish that is always served cold. It's often enjoyed as a dipping sauce for boiled or fried turkey or chicken.
The main ingredients for traditional Satsivi sauce are walnuts, water, garlic, and a mix of dried herbs called khmeli suneli. It also includes vinegar, cayenne pepper for a little spice, and salt.
Satsivi for Special Occasions
Pieces of boiled turkey or chicken covered in Satsivi sauce are a favorite dish for winter holidays in Georgia. The whole dish, including the meat and the sauce, is usually just called satsivi.
There are also versions of this dish for vegetarians. These can be made with vegetables like eggplants or cauliflower instead of meat.
A similar dish, which uses boiled chicken with a walnut paste, is known in other countries too. For example, it's called Circassian chicken in Turkey and parts of the Middle East.
