Rice noodles with tkemali chicken and caramelized carrots

6 servings

90 minutes

Rice noodles with chicken, tkhemali sauce, and caramelized carrots is a refined dish that blends Georgian traditions with Asian motifs. Tkhemali gives the chicken a rich sweet-sour flavor, while caramelized carrots add gentle sweetness and appetizing texture. The noodles stir-fried with soy sauce absorb the aromas of the ingredients, creating a harmony of flavors. Georgian cuisine is known for its vibrant combinations and rich taste, and this dish is a bright example of that. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast. Garnishing with parsley adds freshness and completeness, while cinnamon adds an unexpected spiciness. This is a gastronomic journey through flavor traditions where every detail contributes to creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 841.5
• Proteins: 35.8g
• Fats: 56.8g
• Carbohydrates: 47.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 3 pc
• Tkemali: 3 tbsp
• Mustard: 1 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Rice noodles: 200 g
• Carrot: 4 pc
• Sugar: 4 tbsp
• Melted butter: 4 tbsp
• Ground cinnamon: to taste
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Parsley: 0.5 bunch
• Vegetable oil: 10 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the fillet into small thin strips (about 3 cm by 1 cm), add tkhemali, mustard, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, mix, and refrigerate for an hour (optional).

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 3 pieces
   • Tkemali: 3 tablespoons
   • Mustard: 1 tablespoon
   • Vegetable oil: 10 tablespoons

2. Peel 3 carrots, then cut them into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or grater. Melt butter in a container and set it aside for later use.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 4 pieces
   • Melted butter: 4 tablespoons

3. Chop the garlic finely, place it in a pan, and add a little vegetable oil. Once it starts to yellow, add the chicken and fry until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Vegetable oil: 10 tablespoons
   • Chicken breast: 3 pieces

4. Prepare the noodles according to the instructions on the package (I poured boiling water for 6 minutes). Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Shake off the remaining water and place in a pan, add 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil + 5 soy sauce, and fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice noodles: 200 g
   • Vegetable oil: 10 tablespoons
   • Soy sauce: 5 tablespoon

5. Caramelizing carrots: It's better to have the carrots, sugar, and butter ready together. Place sugar in a pan, heat over medium heat until it turns into caramel. Quickly add carrot strips, butter, and 1-2 tablespoons of boiling water, and mix. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 4 tablespoons
   • Carrot: 4 pieces
   • Melted butter: 4 tablespoons
   • Water: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground cinnamon:  to taste

6. Place the noodles on a plate, then add carrots and chicken, and garnish with parsley on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 0.5 bunch

7. Enjoy!