Adjika with Antonov apples
8 servings
40 minutes
Adjika with Antonovka apples is a spicy Georgian sauce with a rich aroma and a piquant heat balanced by the gentle tartness of Antonovka apples. This recipe combines traditional ingredients characteristic of Caucasian cuisine: sweet pepper, hot chili, garlic, and spices but adds a fruity note that deepens and harmonizes the flavor. Originally from Abkhazia, adjika was used to marinate meat with a spice paste. In this version, the apples give the sauce a special freshness, making it an ideal complement to meat dishes, fish, or simply a slice of fresh bread. The thick and rich texture of adjika makes it versatile: it can serve as a marinade, sauce, or snack. This recipe is a true celebration for lovers of spicy flavors and aromas of Georgian cuisine!
1
Wash and clean the vegetables and apples. Pass them through a meat grinder.
- Sweet pepper: 1 kg
- Onion: 1 kg
- Carrot: 1 kg
- Antonov apples: 1 kg
- Tomatoes: 4 kg
- Garlic: 400 g
- Chili pepper: 3 pieces
2
Place the obtained mass in a large pot, add vegetable oil, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Vegetable oil: 500 ml
- Coarse salt: 4 tablespoons
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
3
Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and let it cool.
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
4
Distribute into sterilized jars (8 liters), seal with sterilized lids.