Satsivi
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. I want to suggest treating yourself, your loved ones, and your guests to this incredible dish. With step-by-step recommendations, it can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the chicken (in this case, thighs) and pat dry.
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Step 2
2. Place the chicken, onion, and carrot in a pot or the bowl of a slow cooker. Add a bay leaf or root vegetables for aroma. Salt to taste. Cook the broth until the chicken is tender.
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Step 3
3. Peel and finely chop the onion.
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Step 4
4. The onions need to be stewed for 15 minutes. You can do this in a multicooker or sauté pan, for example. It's important not to fry them!
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Step 5
5. Crush the nuts into crumbs.
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Step 6
6. Add the sautéed onions and garlic passed through a press. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 7
7. When the chicken is ready, carefully remove it and strain the broth.
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Step 8
8. Now comes the most labor-intensive step—the sauce. Gradually transfer the nut paste into a convenient container and grind it, adding broth. During the process, pour in the vinegar, add flour, salt, and spices. You need to grind thoroughly so the sauce turns out smooth and uniform.
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Step 9
9. This is what the sauce turned out like. Add chopped cilantro to it and transfer it to the multicooker bowl. On the "Stewing" setting, simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Step 10
10. Add the chicken to the bowl and leave for another 15 minutes. Then let cool — and it’s ready to serve, sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.