Many people associate Caucasian cuisine only with barbecue, but they still have many popular dishes. One of these is khashlama. A rich treat is prepared with lots of fatty meats. We offer you 20 amazingly delicious recipes!
1. Khashlama with potatoes and vegetables
A basic khashlama recipe that can be supplemented with spices and vegetables as you wish.
You will need: 1 kg of beef, 1 bell pepper, 2 potatoes, 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, 5 black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, 0.5 tsp cumin, 5 sprigs of cilantro, salt, water.
Preparation: Cut the meat into large pieces, boil for 10 minutes after boiling and change the water. Add spices, whole onion and cook for 2 hours. Pour in peeled potatoes, chopped tomatoes and bell peppers. After 15 minutes, catch the onion and discard, add salt, finely chopped greens, squeeze the garlic through a press.
2. Lamb khashlama
The dish can be served with or without broth.
You will need: 1 kg of lamb on the bone, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 3 sprigs of cilantro, 1 tomato, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 bay leaf, 3 black and allspice peas, salt, water.
Preparation: Boil the lamb for 5 minutes, change the water, add spices and simmer for 2 hours. Add chopped vegetables and cook for another 10 minutes. Add salt, chopped garlic, cilantro and remove from heat.
3. Khashlama in Georgian
Peel and rinse hot peppers.
You will need: 1 kg of beef, 2 onions, 300 g of potatoes, 1 tomato, 1 chili pepper, 4 cloves of garlic, half a bunch of cilantro, 5 black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, salt, water.
Preparation: Cut the beef into large pieces, cover with cold water and boil for 5 minutes after boiling. Change the water, add spices and cook for 1.5 hours. Add the chopped vegetables and cook for another 15 minutes. At the end, add salt, chopped cilantro, squeeze the garlic through a press.
4. Khashlama on beer
Use light beer without additives.
You will need: 800 g of beef, 2 tomatoes, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 2 bell peppers, 300 g of potatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, 500 ml of beer, half a bunch of cilantro, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, ground pepper, salt.
Preparation: Prepare and cut vegetables, meat, herbs. Pour the oil into a deep cauldron and lay the meat, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, carrots and bell peppers in layers. Salt and pepper each layer. Add beer, cover and cook over very low heat for 3 hours. Add chopped cilantro before serving.
5. Duck khashlama with eggplant
The correct proportions of khashlama are 75% meat and 25% vegetables.
You will need: 800 g of duck, 2 onions, 2 eggplants, 1 tomato, 1 carrot, 3 cloves of garlic, 5 black peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 3 stalks of green onions, a couple of sprigs of cilantro, 50 ml of vegetable oil, salt, water.
Preparation: Chop the duck, boil for 5 minutes and change the water. Add spices, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours. Fry chopped onions and eggplants. Transfer the fried vegetables to the meat pan, add the chopped tomatoes and carrots. After 15 minutes, add salt, finely chopped herbs and garlic.
6. Khashlama with vegetables in the oven
To prepare this khashlama, you need a thick-walled dish with a heavy lid.
You will need: 1 kg of lamb, 3 potatoes, 1 bell pepper, 2 heads of garlic, 1 eggplant, 1 carrot, 2 onions, 5 sprigs of dill, 0.5 tsp cumin, 2 bay leaves, 50 ml of vegetable oil, salt, 1,5 liters of water.