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Fried Fish with Walnut Sauce (Nigvziani Tevzi)
Fried Fish with Walnut Sauce (Nigvziani Tevzi) reads umami 5.7, richness 5.6 and sourness 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.7 · Richness 5.6 · Sourness 4.3 · Marine & Briny 4.2 · Allium 4.1 · Nutty 3.7 · Salinity 3.7 · Earthy 2.2 · Sweetness 2.1 · Herbaceous 1.9 · Heat 1.9 · Bitterness 1.4 · Warm Spice 1.0 · Floral 1.0 · Citrus 0.5
What's in it (12)
- 2 whole freshwater fish, 1 lb each (carp
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp dried marigold petals
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1 small onion, diced
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (45 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 342.4 kcal, 12.5 g protein, 28.6 g fat, 13.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Score the fish, season with salt, dredge in flour, and fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through, then rest.
- Blend walnuts with garlic, vinegar, spices, and water into a thick sauce.
- Spoon the walnut sauce over the warm fish and serve with flatbread and pickled vegetables.
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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.