Georgian-style lightly salted tomatoes
8 servings
30 minutes
Salted tomatoes in Georgian style are a vibrant expression of Georgia's culinary traditions, combining simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. This recipe has deep roots in Georgian cuisine where fresh vegetables play a key role. With fragrant cilantro, spicy garlic, and hot red pepper, the tomatoes acquire a distinctive spicy taste with a hint of heat. They are perfect as an appetizer for meat dishes or kebabs and complement the table with their fresh and invigorating character. Pouring hot brine allows the vegetables to quickly absorb the spices, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness, saltiness, and spiciness. In just one day, the tomatoes become tender, juicy, and flavorful, ready to adorn any table.
1
Pour boiling water over the tomatoes, wait for 5-10 seconds. Peel the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 1.5 kg
2
Chop garlic, cilantro, and hot red pepper coarsely.
- Garlic: 1 head
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Red chilli pepper: 1 g
3
Pour boiling water over the jar. Lay the first layer of tomatoes. Sprinkle with cilantro, add a few cloves of garlic, hot red pepper, and a spoonful of black peppercorns.
- Tomatoes: 1.5 kg
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Garlic: 1 head
- Red chilli pepper: 1 g
- Black peppercorns: 4 teaspoons
4
Repeat in layers until the jar is full.
- Tomatoes: 1.5 kg
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 bunch
- Garlic: 1 head
- Red chilli pepper: 1 g
- Black peppercorns: 4 teaspoons
5
Prepare the brine. Add salt, sugar, and red ground pepper to boiling water to taste. Pour over the tomatoes.
- Water: 1 l
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Ground red pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
6
The tomatoes will be ready in a day.