Georgian · main
Kupati
Kupati reads umami 8.9, richness 6.1 and allium 4.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.9 · Richness 6.1 · Allium 4.3 · Salinity 4.0 · Sweetness 3.1 · Warm Spice 2.9 · Floral 2.7 · Herbaceous 1.9 · Bitterness 1.5 · Earthy 1.4 · Heat 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Sourness 0.8 · Fruity 0.6
What's in it (10)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp barberry (or pomegranate seeds)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- natural sausage casings (about 3 feet)
Time & effort: about 40 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 164.8 kcal, 16 g protein, 10.4 g fat, 1.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix the ground meats with finely diced onion, garlic, barberries, and spices until well combined.
- Stuff the mixture loosely into casings and twist into links, pricking lightly to prevent bursting.
- Pan-fry or grill the sausages over medium heat, turning, until browned and cooked through.
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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.