Simple chicken satsivi
Simple chicken satsivi, of course, differs from the classic one, but it has a right to exist, because there are about a dozen variations on the theme of the dish. At least for the sauce we use exactly walnuts, the taste of which is decisive, leading, indispensable in this case. The Caucasian "accent" to the dish is given by spices - star anise and cumin. As a result, simple chicken satsivi is prepared quite easily, but has the same bright character as the traditional Georgian one.
Ingredients
Servings 4- chicken carcass weighing about 1.5 kg - 1 pc.
- drinking water - 3-4 l
- peeled walnuts - 200 g
- butter - 50 g
- flour - 1 tbsp. l.
- star anise - to taste
- salt - to taste
- cumin - to taste
- freshly ground pepper - to taste
Cooking
Step 1
We start preparing a simple satsivi with the preparation of a chicken carcass. Wash it and dry it well with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into portions and place in a large pot.
Step 2
Cover the satsivi chicken with cold drinking water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, remove the foam. Boil the chicken for 40 minutes over low heat. Strain the broth.
Step 3
Pass walnuts for satsivi through a meat grinder with a frequent grate. Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the flour and stir-fry until golden brown.
Step 4
Add crushed star anise and cumin seeds. While stirring with a whisk, pour in the strained chicken broth and cook until a sauce of sour cream consistency is obtained. Salt and pepper.
Step 5
Add chicken pieces to the resulting sauce and mix gently. Heat the oven to 150°C. Place a simple chicken satsivi in it and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Let cool and serve.