
Sauces & basics
Adjika
A Caucasian spice paste made from chilies, garlic and fresh herbs, sometimes seasoned with khmeli-suneli. Originating in Georgia and Abkhazia, it is used as a condiment for grilled meats, breads and soups.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Seed the bell peppers and chilies, then roughly chop them.
- Finely chop the cilantro, parsley and garlic.
- Blend the chilies and bell peppers until you have a smooth paste, without reducing it to a liquid.
- Add the herbs, garlic, salt, vinegar, khmeli-suneli and spices, then mix.
- Pack into clean jars and seal, then keep refrigerated for a week or let sit 2 days at room temperature to ferment slightly.
Variations and tips
Mild adjika. Cut the chilies in half and increase the amount of bell pepper.
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Original Ecomely recipe.


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