Adzhika, Hot Pepper Relish With Walnuts, Sage And Many Other Spices
- 2-3 fresh meaty red bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped
- 4 fresh red chili peppers, chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried summer savory
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt or more to your taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup the best quality red wine vinegar
- Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until it reaches the desired consistency. For a thicker consistency , add more walnuts or a little room temperature boiled water if you like a looser mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate before packing into jars. Store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath for longer storage.
- I usually make a small batch and keep it in the refrigerator. However, when making a large amount, make sure to steam your jars and lids before adding the Adzhika. Then place the jars inside a large pot filled with water and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Store in a cool place and enjoy any time you would like to brighten up any of your dishes. rnrnI usually don't incorporate walnuts into the mixture when preserving Adzhika, but add them after opening a jar.
- I usually make a small batch and keep it in the refrigerator. However, when making a large amount, make sure to steam your jars and lids before adding the Adzhika. Then place the jars inside a large pot filled with water and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Store in a cool place and enjoy any time you would like to brighten up any of your dishes.
red bell peppers, red chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro, ground coriander seeds, marjoram, mint, sage, bay leaves, coarse salt, ground black pepper, walnuts, red wine vinegar
Taken from food52.com/recipes/15561-adzhika-hot-pepper-relish-with-walnuts-sage-and-many-other-spices (may not work)