What is chashushuli?
A Georgian meat dish and the seasoning used for it.
Short answer
Chashushuli is a Georgian meat dish, and Abkhazian ajika is mainly used for meat dishes such as chashushuli, kuchmachi and kupati. Ask the cook for the exact ingredients and cooking time.
Why
- Chashushuli is counted among the meat dishes of Georgian cuisine.
- Abkhazian ajika is mainly used for meat dishes: chashushuli, kuchmachi, kupati, basturma.
- Ajika also flavours other foods: yoghurt, sour cream and sauces such as tkemali.
Details
Look for chashushuli among the meat dishes on the menu. Check the ingredients, the heat level and the side dish with the waiter or the cook.
A similar meat dish is covered in what chakhokhbili is, and for bread at the table see shoti, mchadi, lavash.
Tip
If you order chashushuli in a restaurant, ask how spicy it is.
What may differ
The ingredients and the heat of chashushuli can differ, so check them on the spot.
People also ask
- How do you make chashushuli?
Sources
- georgia.travel: AjikaChecked at:
This answer is for reference. Ask the cook for the ingredients and the way it is cooked.
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