Georgian · main
Ostri
Ostri reads umami 8.2, richness 7.4 and sourness 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 2 hr 6 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 4.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.2 · Richness 7.4 · Sourness 4.6 · Heat 3.8 · Allium 3.7 · Salinity 3.0 · Herbaceous 2.9 · Earthy 2.2 · Sweetness 2.2 · Fruity 1.6 · Bitterness 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Nutty 1.3 · Floral 0.9
What's in it (11)
- 2 lbs beef (chuck, cubed
- 2 large onions
- 1 lb tomatoes, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 hot red pepper
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 2 hr 6 min (36 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 88.2 kcal, 11.2 g protein, 3.5 g fat, 3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Brown cubed beef in oil and set aside, then sauté onions until softened and add tomatoes, cooking until they break down.
- Return the beef, add garlic, spices, a splash of vinegar, and enough water to braise, simmering until the meat is tender and the sauce is deep red and aromatic.
- Finish with fresh cilantro.
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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.