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Keto Tkemali

Cultural Context

Tkemali is a traditional Georgian sauce made from sour plums, often served with grilled meats and other dishes. It embodies the vibrant flavors of Georgian cuisine, highlighting the region's love for fresh, seasonal ingredients. The keto version adapts this classic recipe for those following a low-carb diet while preserving its tangy and herbaceous essence. Today, Tkemali is enjoyed not only in Georgia but also by food enthusiasts around the world who appreciate its unique taste.

GeorgianGEother
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound rhubarb (about 450 grams)
1 cup water (about 240 ml)
juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml)
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon alulos (or favorite sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons dill

sugar substitute

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia is lower in calories, while honey is more widely available.

plums

🥗Healthier: apricots

💰Cheaper: frozen plums

Apricots offer a similar flavor profile, while frozen plums are often less expensive.

1

Start by preparing the rhubarb, using 1 pound (about 450 grams) from the garden.

2

Place the rhubarb into a 3-quart saucepan with 1 cup (about 240 ml) of water.

3

Cook over medium-high heat until the rhubarb is soft.

4

Add the juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons or 30 ml) to the saucepan.

5

Pour in 2 tablespoons (about 30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil.

6

Crush 1 teaspoon of coriander seed and add it to the mixture.

7

Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and grind it in with the coriander.

8

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of alulos (or your favorite sweetener) and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper.

9

Smash or mince 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the saucepan.

10

Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

11

Finely chop cilantro and dill, setting aside for later.

12

Pour the sauce into a blender, using a spoon to deflect hot spatter if necessary.

13

Blend the mixture on a low setting to maintain some texture.

14

Add the chopped herbs back into the blended sauce, adjusting the amount to taste.

15

Return the sauce to the stove and set to medium-low, stirring occasionally while finishing the pork chops.

16

Finish cooking the pork chops on the grill after sous-vide cooking, using a blowtorch for charring.

17

Serve the sauce in a small bowl for dipping, as it is very strong and should not be poured over the dish.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringblending

Equipment Needed

3-quart saucepanblendergrillblowtorch

Spice Level:

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Dietary

ketolow-carb

Also Known As

Plum SauceGeorgian Sauce

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