Georgian Adjika Paste Recipes

ADJIKA PASTE

Steps:

• Puree the garlic, chili, coriander root and red peppers using a hand-held blender or mincer. If you like doing hand stands in the shower then add as much chili(along with their seeds) as your .... heart desires.
• Once our ingredients are pureed we are going to cook it on medium heat until the mix is fragrant and the raw smell of chili and garlic is gone.
• Toast a handful of walnuts and crush them into a fine powder.
• To get the best flavour out of the spices we will toast them in a pan over medium heat while shaking the pan to prevent it from burning.
• Once they are toasted and fragrant we will transfer the mix to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind into a finer mix.
• Add the spice mix and walnuts to the cooked puree and season it with the salt and vinegar.

GEORGIAN ADJIKA PASTE

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