Gozinaki

Gozinaki
TypeConfectionery
Place of originGeorgia
Main ingredientsNuts (usually walnuts), honey

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]

  1. ^ "Gozinaki – Most favorite Georgian candy". GeorgianJournal. Georgian Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Abramia, Natia (October 2012). Georgia - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. Kuperard. ISBN 9781857336580.
  3. ^ a b "Gozinaki | Traditional Dessert From Georgia | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Roufs, Timothy; Roufs, Kathleen (29 July 2014). Sweet Treats Around the World. ABC-CLIO. p. 140. ISBN 9781610692212.
  6. ^ Twine, Rowan (2024-01-05). "Gozinaki Georgian Walnut Brittle Recipe". Culinary Backstreets. Retrieved 2024-04-21.