Esma BalabanAide de Cuisine
04 April 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This rich sauce, made by blending walnuts with garlic, vinegar, and spices, is the traditional accompaniment to boiled chicken in Georgian cuisine. Creamy in texture and pleasantly tangy, it is served cold.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Blend the walnuts

8 min

Blend the walnuts with the garlic and a little water in a food processor until smooth and paste-like.

2

Add the spices

3 min

Stir in the red pepper flakes, cumin, and optional cinnamon.

3

Thin with vinegar and water

5 min

Gradually add the vinegar and remaining water until the sauce is pourable. Season with salt.

4

Rest and serve

4 min

Refrigerate the sauce for at least a few hours, then serve cold, poured over boiled chicken.

Reminder

Allergen information: Contains walnuts (tree nuts); anyone with a relevant allergy should not consume it. Important: Blending the walnuts with a little water in a food processor makes it easier to achieve a smooth texture. Note: The sauce thickens as it cools, so bring it to room temperature before pouring it over the chicken.

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4.4 5 reviews 80% recommend it 1 rated without leaving a comment
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Kerem Özbey Commis 5 months ago

İkinci kez yapıyorum, ilkinden de güzel oldu. Misafirlerime yaptım, tarifi hemen istediler.

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Tuna Mayhoş Commis de Cuisine 5 months ago

İkinci kez yapıyorum, ilkinden de güzel oldu. Annemin yıllardır yaptığı tarife çok benziyor, nostaljik oldu. Malzemeleri tarttım, ölçüler tam tuttu.

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Şahnur Pekkan Aide de Cuisine 5 months ago

Malzemeleri markette bulmakta hiç zorlanmadım. İlk denememde biraz tedirgindim ama sonuç harika oldu. İlk defa yaptığım halde hiç zorlanmadım, adımlar çok netti.

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Sinem Çamdalı Commis 5 months ago

Sofrada hemen bitti, çok beğenildi.

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