Chashushuli (Ostri): Spicy Georgian Mushroom Stew
This spicy Georgian stew is incredibly hearty, flavourful and very easy to make. A staple on tables throughout Georgia, this vegetarian version with mushrooms is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lb) button mushrooms stems removed and cut into quarters
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 25 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro finely chopped, stems and leaves separated
- 1 green chilli minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp adjika (see note 1)
- 4 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried savory (see note 2)
- 2 (400g/14oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes crushed with hands
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat a tablespoon of neutral oil until shimmering. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they've reduced in size and have browned significantly, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and add in onion, cilantro stems and chilli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add in garlic, adjika, tomato paste and savory and stir constantly until fragrant, only about 30 seconds. Return mushrooms to the pot and stir to coat in onion mixture.
- Pour in tomatoes and 400ml (1.5 cups) water, add bay leaves, stir to combine and bring to a boil before reducing the heat to low and simmering, uncovered, until reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
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Notes
1. You can either make adjika yourself or purchase it online. Alternatively, you can substitute with one teaspoon of chilli flakes and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. This won't provide the exact same flavour, but you will get the heat and saltiness that adjika paste gives.
2. If you can’t find savory, then substitute with thyme.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 1358mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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