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Chikhirtma
Georgia
Georgia's most delicate soup. Contrasts with the richer, meaty character of most Georgian food.
Georgian egg and lemon chicken soup — a clear chicken broth thickened with egg yolks and soured with white wine vinegar. Delicate and restorative.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
430 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1whole chicken, jointed
1onion
3egg yolks
3 tbspwhite wine vinegar
1 bunchcoriander and parsley, chopped
1 tbspcornflour
butterfor the onion
Method
1
Simmer chicken with onion until tender. Remove and shred. Strain broth.
2
Return broth to heat. Whisk egg yolks with vinegar and cornflour. Stir into broth off the heat.
3
Add shredded chicken. Add herbs. Season.
Chef's Tip
Add the egg mixture to hot but not boiling broth — too much heat scrambles the eggs.
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