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Homemade adjika

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Number of servings: 8Cooking time: 45 minDifficulty: EasyMeal: Lunch

Homemade adjika is a fragrant and spicy seasoning that has Caucasian origins and has become popular in many cuisines around the world. The basis of this sauce is pepper, garlic and fragrant spices, which together create a rich and expressive taste.

Homemade adjika goes well with meat dishes, vegetables, kebabs and various side dishes. It adds brightness and piquancy to dishes, emphasizing their natural taste.

Cooking adjika at home allows you to control its spiciness and aroma. That is why many housewives prepare this seasoning themselves, using fresh and natural ingredients.


Variations

Homemade adjika can be prepared with the addition of tomatoes, herbs or even walnuts. Some recipes add a little hot chili pepper for a more pronounced piquancy.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

To make adjika have a rich aroma, use ripe peppers and fresh garlic. Grinding the ingredients in a blender or meat grinder will help you get the right consistency of the sauce.


Ingredients tips

Choose bright red peppers and aromatic spices. For a milder taste, you can add a little sweet pepper or herbs.


Small culinary nuances

After cooking, let the adjika infuse for a few hours in the refrigerator - this way its taste will become more saturated and harmonious.

Ingredients

Packed Red Pepper

1 kg

Hot Red Pepper

2 pcs

Young Garlic

8 cloves

Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g

1,5 tsp

Khutorok Sugar 800g

1 tsp

Kama Table Vinegar 9% 1l

1 tsp

Eco Ground Coriander

1 tsp

Eko Paprika Spices

1 tsp

Preparation steps

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Preparing the ingredients — remove the seeds from the pepper and cut into pieces, prepare the garlic. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: all the ingredients are ready to grind.

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Grinding — grind the sweet pepper, hot pepper and garlic in a blender or meat grinder. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the mass has become homogeneous.

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Adding spices — add salt, sugar, paprika, coriander and vinegar, mix well. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: the spices have been evenly distributed.

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Infusion — transfer the adjika to a clean glass jar and place in the refrigerator. ⏱ 20 min. Guideline: the sauce has become more aromatic.

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Tip: Serve homemade adjika with meat, vegetables or use as a spicy seasoning for various dishes.