ADZHIKA (GEORGIAN STYLE HOT PEPPER RELISH)

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No Georgian cook would think of serving grilled or roasted meat plain, without any sort of condiment or garnish. This sauce will enliven meats. In the area of Samegrelo or Mingrelia, they use this sauce and add melon to sooth the tongue.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large celery rib, including leaves
1/2 lb fresh jalapeno pepper, including seeds
1 large red bell pepper, cored and seeded
2 cups fresh dill, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a food processor, grind the garlic for 1 second. Coarsely chop the celery, hot peppers and red bell pepper and add them to the garlic. Pulse again. Add the chopped herbs and pulse to a medium coarseness. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the vinegar and salt. Cover and let stand overnight before packing into jars. Refrigerated the sauce will keep for 3 weeks. This relish tastes best when allowed to sit for 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 2422.4, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 17.9, Protein 6.8

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