Gozinaki

Gozinaki
Type	Confectionery
Place of origin	Georgia
Main ingredients	Nuts (usually walnuts), honey
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Gozinaki (Georgian: გოზინაყი gozinaq’i, pronounced [ɡozinaqʼi]) is a traditional Georgian confection made of caramelized nuts, usually walnuts, and fried in honey.^[1]^[2]^[3] In the western Georgian provinces of Imereti and Racha, it was sometimes called "churchkhela", a name more commonly applied to walnuts sewn onto a string, dipped in thickened white grape juice and dried.^[2] In several of Georgia's rural areas, both walnuts and honey used to have sacral associations. According to a long-established tradition, Gozinaki is served at special occasions, and is a mandatory component of New Year's Eve^[2]^[4] and Christmas celebrations.^[3]^[5]^[6]

References

^ "Gozinaki – Most favorite Georgian candy". GeorgianJournal. Georgian Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Abramia, Natia (October 2012). Georgia - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. Kuperard. ISBN 9781857336580.
^ ^a ^b "Gozinaki | Traditional Dessert From Georgia | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
^ Goldstein, Darra (December 24, 2013). The Georgian Feast: The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520275911.
^ Roufs, Timothy; Roufs, Kathleen (29 July 2014). Sweet Treats Around the World. ABC-CLIO. p. 140. ISBN 9781610692212.
^ Twine, Rowan (2024-01-05). "Gozinaki Georgian Walnut Brittle Recipe". Culinary Backstreets. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

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