Green adjika made from bell peppers
Caucasian cuisine is rich in flavors and aromas. Its abundance of spices has earned it worldwide fame. Adjika is perhaps its most popular dish. This version, made with bell peppers, is incredibly delicious and aromatic.
The color might put some people off, but the green is the highlight of this recipe. Fine flecks of red hot pepper add variety to the green still life. The recipe also includes garlic, which enhances the adjika's flavor. It also includes hops-suneli and dried basil. If you have fresh basil, it's certainly better to use that.
The incomparable flavor of this fiery, spicy mixture is perfect for meat dishes. Making green adjika with bell peppers is quick and easy, and this step-by-step recipe with photos will help.
Ingredients:
- green bell pepper – 500 grams,
- fresh parsley – 1 bunch,
- garlic – 5 – 6 cloves (large),
- hot pepper – 1 piece or ground hot pepper – ½ teaspoon,
- salt – 1.5 tablespoons,
- granulated sugar – 3 tablespoons,
- vinegar essence – 1 teaspoon,
- hops-suneli – 1.5 tablespoons,
- ground black pepper to taste,
- ground coriander – ½ teaspoon,
- basil (dried) - 1 teaspoon,
- oregano (dry) – ½ teaspoon.
How to make green adjika from bell peppers
Prepare all the ingredients. Wash the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and chop into medium-length pieces that will fit in a meat grinder. Peel the garlic. There's no need to remove the seeds from the hot peppers; they'll add even more flavor to the adjika. Rinse the parsley thoroughly in plenty of water and pat dry.
Pass all prepared ingredients through a meat grinder with a medium-sized grate.
Add salt and granulated sugar to the resulting green mass.
Add ground black allspice and pour in vinegar.
Now it's time for the additional flavors: hops-suneli, oregano, ground coriander, and basil. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon and distribute into clean, dry jars.
This green bell pepper adjika should be stored in the refrigerator. This aromatic mixture can be simply spread on bread, served with meat dishes, or used to season soups and sauces.
Bon appétit!