Satsivi

სატსივი · Satsivi

Ingredients12

• Turkey, whole1.5 kg
• Walnuts, finely ground200 g
• Garlic cloves4
• Onion, medium1
• Coriander seeds1 tsp
• Blue fenugreek (utskho suneli)½ tsp
• Dried marjoram½ tsp
• Red wine vinegar2 tbsp
• Pomegranate juice2 tbsp
• Salt1 tsp
• Black pepper½ tsp
• Water (or reserved turkey broth)500 ml

Method

1. Boil the turkey in salted water with a bay leaf for about 1 hour, then remove, let cool, and reserve the cooking broth.
2. Shred the cooked turkey into bite‑size pieces.
3. Soak the walnuts in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.
4. In a food processor combine the soaked walnuts, garlic, onion, coriander seeds, blue fenugreek, dried marjoram, red wine vinegar, pomegranate juice, salt, pepper and enough reserved broth (about 300 ml) to form a thick sauce; blend until smooth.
5. Toss the shredded turkey with the walnut sauce, chill for at least 30 minutes, and serve cold, optionally garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs.