Best Abkhazian Adjika Recipes

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GEORGIAN ADJIKA PASTE



Georgian Adjika Paste image

This Georgian chilli paste hails from Abkhazia and the Samegrelo region of Western Georgia and is commonly used in sauces or as a rub for meats. Spicy and unique, it is easy to make and incredibly flavourful

Provided by Maggie Turansky

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Romano peppers, seeds and ribs removed
50g (1.8oz) red chillies, such as Fresno, some or all of seeds and ribs removed, if desired
6 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
15g (0.5oz) cilantro leaves
10g (0.3oz) purple basil leaves
10g (0.3oz) flat-leaf parsley leaves
10g (0.3oz) salt
2tsp blue fenugreek
1tsp marigold powder
1tsp ground coriander seed
30ml (2tbsp) sunflower oil

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the Romano peppers, red chillies and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until the contents are very finely chopped.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cilantro, basil, parsley and salt. Pulse again until the herbs are finely chopped and everything is well incorporated
  • Scrape the bowl once more and add the fenugreek, marigold and coriander. Pulse again just to combine. Then, with the machine running, slowly stream in the oil until it is well emulsified.
  • Transfer the adjika to a fine mesh sieve and drain any excess liquid away until it has the consistency of a thick paste. Taste to adjust for seasoning - it should be very salty as this is what preserves it for a long time.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or use right away

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 13 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 478 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

ABKHAZIAN ADJIKA



Abkhazian Adjika image

This recipe is from week one of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every country in the world, starting with Abkhazia (a very small country near Georgia). Adjika is a kind of condiment popular in several countries in that part of the world. I had a hard time finding an actual recipe for Abkhazian Adjika, so here is my best guess, based on a few vague references I found online. Adjika can be used to flavor chicken or other dishes, or you could be creative and spread it on bread or sandwiches.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup adjika

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 red jalapenos (I'm sure the Abkhazians use some other kind of spicy red pepper. Use more if you prefer a spicier co)
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil (give or take)
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Put all dry ingredients into a food processor or blender and pulse, adding olive oil, until the adjika is a pasty consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1220.3, Fat 127.3, SaturatedFat 16.8, Sodium 332.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.8

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