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Boiled adjika

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Number of servings: 8Cooking time: 1 hDifficulty: EasyMeal: Snack

Adjika is a true Caucasian gem that adds spice to any meal. Just as ancient Caucasian chefs invented this unique condiment, it remains as popular as ever today, bringing a bright bouquet of flavours and spicy pleasure to cooking. Whether it's a picnic or dinner at home, adjika is always on the list of favourite accompaniments to meat or vegetables.


Variations

Adjika can be prepared not only from the classic set of ingredients, but also with the addition of various vegetables or spices to diversify the taste. Pepper can be replaced with another vegetable, but it should always remain the main note.


Secrets of tenderness and taste

The tenderness of adjika depends on the right choice of peppers and careful grinding of the ingredients. By following the original recipes, you will always achieve the best result.


Tips on ingredients

Choose only ripe and juicy vegetables for the best taste of your adjika. High-quality ingredients guarantee not only taste but also health for the whole family.


Small culinary nuances

To achieve the perfect taste, let the adjika steep in a cool place. This will allow all the flavours to combine into a single, refined composition.

Ingredients

Red Pepper

1 kg

Garlic

200 g

Red Chili Pepper

50 g

Salute di Mare Grinding №0 Natural Edible Sea Salt 750g

2 tbsp

Chumak Zolota Refined Sunflower Oil 0.46l

100 ml

Preparation steps

01

Prepare the vegetables — Wash and peel the peppers. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: vegetables should be clean and free of any cuts.

02

Chopping the ingredients — Chop the peppers and chillies. Mince the red peppers, chillies and garlic in a meat grinder or pulse them in a blender. ⏱ 15 mins. Guideline: the sauce should be finely ground, aromatic, without large pieces, but not turned into a purée.

03

Mixing — Mix with salt and oil, stir until smooth. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the mixture should become paste-like.

04

Cooking — Pour into a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. ⏱ 25 min. Guideline: the adjika becomes thick.

05

Tip For a rich flavour, let the adjika sit in the refrigerator for a day.