Kharcho is a traditional Georgian first course, which is famous for its rich taste and aroma.
However, many housewives, trying to cook kharcho at home, make mistakes that can ruin this dish. What are these – said the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, cook Yulia Arkhipova .
Not that meat
Beef is traditionally used to prepare kharcho. The meat should be fresh and not fatty. If you use frozen meat, it must be defrosted before cooking.
Wrong rice
To prepare kharcho, long-grain rice is used, which does not boil over and retains its shape. Before use, the rice must be washed and soaked for half an hour in cold water.
Inappropriate spices
Despite the fact that kharcho is a spicy soup, it is important not to overdo it with spices. But a lack of seasonings will not do the dish any good either. Traditional spices for kharcho are khmeli-suneli, coriander, black and red pepper.
Sour base
Instead of tomatoes, dried tkemali plums are added to kharcho. They give the soup its characteristic sourness. But if you don’t have them, you can use tkemali sauce, tomato paste or fresh tomatoes.
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Expert: Julia Arkhipova
