Dishes with khmeli-suneli - 240 cooking recipes

This aromatic mixture is prepared according to a traditional Georgian recipe from the best varieties of spices. Recipes with khmeli-suneli are passed down from generation to generation in the Caucasus. Khmeli-suneli recipes are considered an ideal seasoning for meat and poultry dishes. Fish dishes with the addition of this seasoning acquire a very original taste. Meat soups, broths and gravies with khmeli-suneli are also distinguished by their original taste and aroma. In addition, if we cook at home, we use suneli hops to prepare such famous Caucasian dishes as kharcho, satsivi, etc. In Georgian cuisine, each locality prepared its own aromatic seasonings for different dishes. For dishes made from meat, vegetables or poultry, sauces and gravies were made from certain sets of spices. In this, Georgian cuisine is very similar to Indian. Each dish has its own spices. In our stores and markets, in addition to hop-suneli, you can also buy utskho-suneli and many other spicy mixtures. All of them are called “suneli”, which means “seasoning” in Georgian. The spicy mixture of khmeli-suneli has the following composition. It includes ground coriander, dill, basil, marjoram, parsley, celery, bay leaf, ground red pepper, saffron and other spices. Suneli hops are sold in small bags, which indicate the composition of this spice. Suneli hops are made from dried herbs, which are ground to a powdery state. In general, this mixture has a pungent taste and fragrant smell. Suneli hops are stored in a cool, dry place. After opening the bag, it is best to store the mixture in a tightly closed glass jar.