Nut sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Walnut sauce is a gem of Georgian cuisine, steeped in rich history and centuries-old traditions. Its velvety texture and rich flavor harmoniously blend sweet-bitter walnuts with the spice of garlic, the heat of red pepper, and the aroma of khmeli-suneli. Imeretian saffron adds warm, earthy notes while pomegranate juice contributes a refreshing tartness. This sauce is an integral part of Georgian feasts: it is served with meat, vegetables, and fish, adding depth and expressiveness to them. The secret of its taste lies in the careful processing of ingredients and the use of fresh, quality spices. Walnut sauce is an art in cooking that unites the richness of Georgian traditions in one bowl.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 351.4
• Proteins: 8.1g
• Fats: 32.4g
• Carbohydrates: 9.4g

Ingredients

• Walnuts: 195 g
• Pomegranate juice: 0.5 glass
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Coriander: 3 tbsp
• Ground red pepper: 1 tsp
• Imeretian saffron: 0.5 tsp
• Khmeli-suneli: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly crush walnuts, garlic, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 195 g
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Add pepper, chopped cilantro, khmeli-suneli, Imeretian saffron, and grind again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground red pepper: 1 teaspoon
   • Coriander: 3 tablespoons
   • Khmeli-suneli: 1 teaspoon
   • Imeretian saffron: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Dilute the obtained mass with pomegranate juice or wine vinegar mixed with boiled water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pomegranate juice: 0.5 glass