Satsebeli Georgian Tomato Sauce / Unusual Russian Tsatsebeli Version /BBQ ketchup

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and can mimic texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is more affordable and adds acidity.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Drain pickled tomatoes and separate them from the liquid.

Measure the strained liquid and add it to the tomatoes to reach a total weight of 600 grams.

Blend the tomatoes and liquid together.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the blender and continue blending.

Run the blended mixture through a food mill into a saucepan.

Simmer the sauce on the stove until reduced by half and thickened.

Add a sliced red Sano chili to the sauce and simmer.

Remove the chili and add vinegar to the sauce before bottling.

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