Ingredient appreciation — what makes Chakapuli special

What sets Chakapuli apart is the handling of adjika pepper paste. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich with walnuts and spice result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Georgia claims one of the world's oldest continuous wine-making traditions dating back 8000 years. The a traditional Georgian supra feast atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Borjomi mineral water as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Chakapuli is the place to start.