Adzhika, Hot Pepper Relish with Walnuts, Sage and Many Other Spices

By • January 5, 2012 • 7 Comments


Author Notes: A Georgian delicious spicy and complex condiment and marinade, which is popular and highly recommended for meat, poultry, fish, pasta dishes and many deferent spreads. This relish is best when allowed to sit for 3 or more days before serving. My version is a combination of a few recipes, which I learned online.Kukla

Serves a crowd

  • • 2 fresh 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 ½ teaspoons coarse salt or more to your taste
  • • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  1. Pulse in a food processor until it reaches the desired consistency. If necessary, add more walnuts.
  2. Cover and refrigerate before packing into jars. Store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath for longer storage.

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over 1 year ago Kukla

Thank you susan g! It will keep in the refrigerator for about two three weeks, but you can preserve Adzhika in sterilized mason jars and then simmering them for about 30 minutes and store in a cool place.

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over 1 year ago Kukla

Thank you susan g! It will keep in the refrigerator for about two three weeks, but you can preserve Adzhika in sterilized mason jars and then simmering them for about 30 minutes and store in a cool place.

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over 1 year ago Fairmount_market

This sounds delicious, like harissa but more earthy.

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over 1 year ago Kukla

It is very tasty and easy to make. Thank you for the comment Fairmount_market!

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over 1 year ago sexyLAMBCHOPx

Very intriguing spread - maybe for rare roast beef sandwich with a leaf or two of crispy romaine.

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over 1 year ago Kukla

A wonderful idea sexyLambchopx! Thank's for the comment.

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over 1 year ago susan g

Fantastic color, and it sounds great. How long do you think it would keep?