Georgian · soup
Beef Soup with Rice (Kharcho)
Beef Soup with Rice (Kharcho) reads umami 7.7, richness 6.8 and nutty 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian soup, about 1 hr 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.7 · Richness 6.8 · Nutty 4.8 · Sourness 4.2 · Herbaceous 4.2 · Allium 4.1 · Earthy 3.0 · Salinity 2.7 · Fruity 2.7 · Sweetness 2.3 · Bitterness 2.1 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Heat 1.7 · Citrus 1.2 · Floral 1.1
What's in it (12)
- 1 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/2 cup walnuts, ground
- 3 tbsp tkemali
- 1 tsp khmeli-suneli spice blend
- 1 dried chili
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 10 min (45 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 300 kcal, 18 g protein, 21.8 g fat, 9.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown beef and then simmer in water with onion until the meat is tender and a rich broth has formed.
- Add rice, ground walnuts, tkemali, tomatoes, khmeli-suneli, and chili and cook for a further 25 minutes.
- Stir in masses of fresh cilantro and parsley, season generously, and serve very hot.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.