Why Chakapuli deserves more attention

Chakapuli rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The tangy and herbal complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using walnut paste correctly takes real skill.

Georgia claims one of the world's oldest continuous wine-making traditions dating back 8000 years. I encountered it first in a traditional Georgian supra feast and that context helped me understand it properly. Borjomi mineral water is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Chakapuli is the dish to start with.