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Easter Lamb Stew (Chakapuli)
Easter Lamb Stew (Chakapuli) reads umami 5.8, richness 5.2 and sweetness 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 3 hr 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.8 · Richness 5.2 · Sweetness 4.6 · Herbaceous 4.6 · Fruity 4.0 · Allium 3.4 · Salinity 2.8 · Sourness 2.7 · Heat 2.2 · Floral 1.6 · Citrus 1.5 · Earthy 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Bitterness 0.9
What's in it (10)
- 2 lbs young lamb on the bone
- 2 cups fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 1 cup white wine (Rkatsiteli preferred)
- 3 tbsp tkemali sour plum sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 green chili
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 3 hr 35 min (35 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 72.9 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 1.6 g fat, 10.4 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Layer lamb pieces in a wide pot with spring onions, garlic, chili, and enormous quantities of fresh tarragon and other herbs.
- Pour over white wine and a few spoonfuls of tkemali, then cover and braise on very low heat for 1.5–2 hours without stirring, until the lamb is falling-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve straight from the pot, ladled over bread or alongside lavash to soak up the herbal broth.
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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.