Satsivi is turkey or chicken served with walnut sauce and spices. Georgia Travel associates the dish with New Year and describes regional and family variations.

Walnuts are the common base

The official page lists walnuts, garlic, coriander, fenugreek and pepper. Recipes vary in onion preparation, vinegar, bay leaf and seasoning. Some versions pour fresh sauce over fried poultry. Others simmer the meat before adding sauce.

Satsivi at New Year

The New Year supra page names turkey satsivi as a feast centrepiece alongside bread, vegetables, khachapuri, churchkhela and dried fruit. Regional households add their own dishes.

  • Ask whether the poultry is turkey or chicken.
  • Ask whether the sauce is cooked or fresh.
  • Ask about walnuts and seasonings if a dietary restriction matters.

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Sources & checks

  • SatsiviGeorgian National Tourism Administration, poultry, walnut sauce, holiday use and regional variation. Checked 24 October 2026.
  • New Year’s supraGeorgian National Tourism Administration, New Year’s feast and regional menu context. Checked 24 October 2026.

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