Adjika in Georgian

1 serving

5 minutes

Adjika is a fragrant and spicy sauce from sunny Georgia. Historically, adjika accompanied meat dishes, enhancing their flavor with spicy heat. This recipe uses cayenne pepper, garlic, cilantro, and dill to create a rich, fresh, and tangy taste with vibrant herbal notes. Dried basil adds warm spiciness while olive oil softens the heat. Adjika pairs wonderfully with meat, vegetables, and bread, turning every dish into a gastronomic delight. It can be used as a marinade, dip or a zesty addition to traditional Georgian dishes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 142.4
• Proteins: 3.1g
• Fats: 9.6g
• Carbohydrates: 12.3g

Ingredients

• Cayenne pepper: 22 g
• Garlic: 17 g
• Coriander: 25 g
• Dill: 25 g
• Dried basil: 1 tsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the pepper coarsely, do not remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cayenne pepper: 22 g

2. Chop the cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 25 g

3. Place the greens in a deep bowl and dress with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 25 g
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 teaspoon

4. Salt and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Add dried basil and hot pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried basil: 1 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper: 22 g

6. Chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 17 g

7. Add it to the bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 17 g

8. Chop the dill finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 25 g

9. Mix the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cayenne pepper: 22 g
   • Garlic: 17 g
   • Coriander: 25 g
   • Dill: 25 g
   • Dried basil: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 1 teaspoon

10. Blend with an immersion blender on low speed.

11. Pour into a glass container.