Chakapuli for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Chakapuli for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The tangy and herbal profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced walnut paste used that way before.

the Georgian supra feast is a ritual occasion with formal toasts guided by a tamada toastmaster. I explained the a Tbilisi restaurant with a tamada toastmaster context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. chacha grape pomace spirit was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.