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Adjika

Cultural Context

Adjika is a traditional Georgian condiment, originating from the Samegrelo region. It is often served alongside grilled meats and enhances the flavor of various dishes with its spicy, aromatic profile. This vibrant sauce showcases the importance of fresh ingredients in Georgian cuisine, and its popularity has spread beyond Georgia, inspiring variations in neighboring countries.

GeorgianGEother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilogram red bell peppers
0.5 kilogram tomatoes
3-4 red hot chili peppers
1 head garlic
1 teaspoon salt
50 grams white wine vinegar

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

red peppers

🥗Healthier: yellow peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Yellow peppers provide a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity while being fresher.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

1

Wash and dry all ingredients with a kitchen towel to remove any moisture.

2

Cut the tomatoes and squeeze out the juices by hand.

3

Remove the core from the bell peppers and cut them roughly.

4

Blend tomatoes, red hot chili peppers (seeds removed if damaged), and garlic until smooth.

5

Blend the bell peppers until they are chunky, not completely smooth.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 50 grams of white wine vinegar to the blended mixture.

7

Mix the substance with a wooden spoon in a glass container, ensuring it does not contact metal.

8

Cover the container with a plate, allowing some access to oxygen, and keep it at room temperature away from sunlight.

9

Mix the mixture twice a day with a wooden spoon for five days to allow fermentation.

Cooking Techniques

blendingroasting

Equipment Needed

blenderwooden spoonglass container

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

AdzhikaAjika

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