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Satsivi with turkey, decorated with walnut sauce and cilantro
Georgian dish with walnut sauce and turkey

Georgian Turkey with Walnut Sauce (Satsivi)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Satsivi is the queen of Georgian festive tables, especially at New Year's. Served cold, it features poached turkey enveloped in a thick, rich garlic walnut sauce (bazhe). The emulsion of walnut oil, Georgian spices (coriander, saffron/marigold), and broth creates a flavor explosion that transforms the turkey.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 620 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Georgian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot (for turkey)
  • Food processor or grinder (for walnuts)
  • Deep serving dish

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nuts (Walnuts)

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil turkey in salted water until tender (approx 1 hour). Remove, let cool, and reserve the broth.

Tip: Cooling the meat in the broth keeps it juicier.
2 ✓

Grind walnuts very finely (almost to a paste) along with garlic.

Tip: The oil released creates the sauce's silkiness.
3 ✓

Finely chop onion and sauté in oil until soft (do not brown too much). Add walnut mixture.

Tip: Onion sweetness counters walnut tannins.
4 ✓

Gradually whisk in broth and wine to get a thin sauce. Season (coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, pomegranate molasses).

Tip: Sauce thickens as it cools, so keep it thinner when warm.
5 ✓

Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Shred or cut turkey into pieces.

Tip: Simmering stabilizes the emulsion.
6 ✓

Add turkey to sauce, remove from heat, and let cool completely. Serve cold with fresh cilantro.

Tip: Flavors meld best when cold; even better the next day.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the sauce bitter?
Old walnut skins or burnt onions cause bitterness. Use fresh, light-colored walnuts.

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lbs Turkey Breast or Thigh
  • 7 oz Shelled Walnuts
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Turkey Stock (from cooking)
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate Molasses (or vinegar)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt, Pepper
  • 3.5 oz White Wine