In Georgian national cuisine there are a large number of different meat dishes. They are distinguished by their Caucasian flavor and peculiar taste. However, most dishes of this cuisine are often used in many restaurants around the world. This is especially true for a recipe like lamb kharcho soup. This dish is served as the main one, and its composition allows you to satisfy even the most severe hunger, leaving a wonderful aftertaste.
Ingredients
To prepare you will need:
- lamb - 500 gr.;
- rice - 200 gr.;
- onion - 2 pcs.;
- garlic - 5 cloves;
- tomato paste;
- salt;
- pepper.
Meat
First you need to rinse the meat well and cut it into small pieces. Then it is put in a pot of water and put on fire. In order to properly cook mutton kharcho soup, at the time of preparation of the broth, it is necessary to remove the emerging foam and scale using a slotted spoon. Then the dish will have a pleasant color and natural taste.
Gas station
At the same time, they begin to prepare a gas station. To do this, start to fry the onion in a pan, which is cut into half rings. When it becomes transparent, garlic is added to it. It should be remembered that lamb kharcho soup cannot be prepared from squeezed garlic. The correct cooking technology is that the teeth of this product must first be crushed with a knife, and then finely chopped. It is in this form that he gives juice better and will look good in a dish. After garlic, add half the tomato paste to the pan , a little water and stew for about ten minutes.
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In order for the kharcho lamb soup to get the necessary consistency, you need to remove the meat from the pan before laying the rice. It can be cut into small pieces, which are returned to the dish ten minutes before being cooked. It is determined by the moment the rice is ready. It was then that some more garlic, the remaining tomato paste, salt and spices were added to the pan. Then all boil for another ten minutes. Then the kharcho mutton soup is covered and let it brew for about an hour. As a result, it should turn out quite thick and satisfying.
Varieties
This dish is currently popular in many countries. At the same time, various components are added to it, which give it a national flavor and pleasant taste. It is cooked from various varieties of meat, using all kinds of spices and different cooking technologies.
Innings
To the table, lamb kharcho soup is served preferably hot. Moreover, bitter red pepper and other hot spices are often consumed with it. As a sauce, add a little cream or sour cream to it. Strong spirits are well suited to this dish, which will complement its taste and allow it to be used as a hot snack.
Storage
This dish may be in the refrigerator for quite some time. However, to extend its shelf life, it is recommended to add cream and sour cream directly to the plate. It is also worth limiting the amount of seasonings and spices used, relying on the properties of garlic.