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]
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| Type | Confectionery |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Georgia |
| Main ingredients | Nuts (usually walnuts), honey |
Industrial-grade "kozinak"
editVarious condiments made with caramel-like products and seeds or nuts, covered with salt or sugarcoat, would be "kozinak" as well, according to the Russian definition.[7] The most common "kozinak" in Russia is made with peeled sunflower seeds and molasses. Sometimes, a sesame seed candy, similar to gozinak in consistency, would be a "kozinak" as well ("kozinak s kunzhutom")[8]
In Russian language, the "kozinak" spelling is preferred to the "gozinak(i)" ones.
See also
edit- Alegría (Mexican candy)
- Churchkhela: an array of dishes similar to Gozinaki
- Chikki
- Florentine biscuit
- Brittle (food)
- Sesame seed candy
- Yeot-gangjeong
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ "ВОСТО́ЧНЫЕ СЛА́ДОСТИ". p. 766-767. Archived from the original on 2020-10-10.
- ^ https://33recepta.ru/deserty/kozinaki-iz-kunzhuta/ Kozinaki iz kunzhuta (literally "g/kozinaki made of sesame seed").
Further reading
edit- Ani Dekanosidze (December 14, 2007) Gozinaki: Boil Up the Honey for a New Year’s Treat. Georgia Today.
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