Ostri (spiced beef stew with pickles)

Ostri is a thick, spicy Georgian beef stew with tomato and finely chopped pickled gherkin, which gives it a pleasant tang. A classic Georgian tavern dish.

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Method

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1. Brown the meat on all sides in the oil over high heat.
2. Add the onion, and sweat for 6-8 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 6 min
3. Stir in the tomato paste and paprika, fry for 1 minute, then add the tomato, bay leaves and 300 ml water. Salt it, and simmer covered over low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
4. Add the pickled gherkin and the utskho suneli, and cook for a further 10 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
5. Stir in the garlic and herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with roast potatoes or bread.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• In Georgia it's served with chips or roast potatoes.
• A little capers can stand in for the gherkin.

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