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Chikhirtma

ჩიხირთმა/chee-kheer-TMAH/
Chikhirtma
About this dish

A silky chicken soup thickened with egg yolks and brightened with vinegar or lemon.

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Ingredients
🍗1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
🥚4 egg yolks
🍶2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
🌿Fresh cilantro
Method
Serves 4
1
Simmer the chicken with onion until tender, forming a flavorful stock.
2
Remove the chicken and shred, returning it to the pot.
3
Whisk egg yolks with a little of the hot broth to temper, then stir back into the soup.
4
Add vinegar or lemon juice and heat gently without boiling.
5
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Chikhirtma is a traditional Georgian soup, prized for its egg-thickened, tangy broth.

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