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Chrononaut’s Kharcho – A classic Georgian beef stew

Georgian steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.

Intro/Story

When time travelers journey through the centuries, they need a dish that provides strength and warmth. Kharcho is a Georgian classic that bridges the past and the future with meat, rice, and spices. In the Chrononauts version, it is served with walnuts and steampunk details—a main course for long journeys.

Megrelian kharcho is a traditional Georgian beef stew from the Samegrelo region. Tender braised meat is refined with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and the typical spice mixture Kharcho Suneli. Walnuts and cornmeal give the dish its characteristic thickness and depth of flavor. As a warming soup, Kharcho is especially popular in the cool fall and winter months and is traditionally served with fresh Shoti bread and herbs.

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Ingredients (serves 4)

• 600 g beef (shoulder or brisket, diced)
• 150 g rice
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 400 g tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 100 g walnuts, ground
• 2 tbsp tkemali (plum sauce, optional)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Fresh herbs (coriander or parsley) for garnish

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 60 minutes
• Total time: 75 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Preparation

1. Brown the meat in a large pot until it takes on color.
2. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until translucent.
3. Stir in the tomatoes and spices, then fill with water or broth.
4. Add the rice and simmer until the meat and rice are cooked.
5. Stir in the walnuts and tkemali, season to taste.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

• Nutritional value Amount
• Calories ~480 kcal
• Protein ~28 g
• Fat ~22 g
• Carbohydrates ~38 g
• Fiber ~4 g

Tips & Variations

• Use lamb instead of beef for a different flavor.
• If you like it spicier, add chili.
• For a steampunk look: Serve the stew in small copper pots with gear-shaped crackers on the side.

Next Steps

Do you like our recipe? You can find more recipes in the Main Dishes category here.

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Do you like Georgian food? You can find more recipes from Georgia here.

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