Shemakhinsky Salad
4 servings
15 minutes
The 'Shamakhi' salad is a vibrant dish of Azerbaijani cuisine infused with the aromas of Eastern spices and fresh herbs. The name refers to the ancient city of Shamakhi, known for its hospitality traditions. The base of the salad is tender beef combined with pickled onions, cucumbers, and cilantro, creating a rich yet refreshing flavor. Dressed with aromatic vegetable oil, it gains a pleasant velvety texture. Cherry tomatoes add a slight acidity and aesthetic completeness. This salad is perfect for both festive tables and everyday meals, providing a sense of richness and freshness. Thanks to the balance of ingredients, it makes an excellent complement to main dishes and highlights the richness of traditional Azerbaijani cuisine.
1
Boil the meat, cool it down and cut it into strips. Peel the onion, slice it into half rings, place it in a bowl and soak in vinegar for 15 minutes.
- Beef: 600 g
- Onion: 2 g
- Vinegar: 200 ml
2
Cut the cucumbers into strips. In a bowl, mix the meat, onion, cucumbers, and cilantro. Add salt, pepper, dress with vegetable oil, and mix everything.
- Pickles: 200 g
- Chopped cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Unrefined sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
3
Serve the salad on plates and garnish with halved or quartered cherry tomatoes.
- Cherry tomatoes: 12 pieces