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Satsivi's pale cream-colored sauce hides the deep, nutty complexity of crushed walnuts blended with garlic, vinegar, and spices into a luxurious coating for tender poached chicken. This is cold food meant for hot weather and celebrations, served at room temperature where the flavors sing clearly. Pomegranate seeds scattered on top provide bursts of tartness and color. The preparation requires both patience and technique, with walnuts ground to a powder and the sauce whisked to creamy perfection—it's the kind of dish that announces someone has spent time in the kitchen with love.
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the chicken pieces until fully cooked, about 25-30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Allow the chicken to cool, then shred or cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
In a bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and reserved chicken cooking liquid (or chicken broth). Mix well to create a smooth sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water or broth.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the onion and garlic mixture. Stir to combine.
Pour the walnut sauce over the chicken and mix thoroughly.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the Satsivi simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and parsley.
Enjoy your meal!
Satsivi is a rich, walnut-based sauce commonly served in Georgian cuisine, often accompanying poultry.
Satsivi originates from Georgia, a country known for its diverse and flavorful culinary traditions.
Key ingredients include chicken or turkey, walnuts, garlic, onions, cilantro, parsley, and vinegar.
Satsivi takes approximately 70-85 minutes to prepare and cook.
Satsivi is best served with boiled or roasted chicken, and pairs well with fresh bread or a side salad.