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Most housewives in Georgia traditionally prepare tkemali. This plum sauce perfectly complements various side dishes, fish and meat dishes. In addition to ripe fruits, the sauce contains spicy spices, herbs, capsicums, garlic and other ingredients that make the taste of the product especially spicy and piquant. You can enjoy tkemali not only during the plum ripening season, but also in winter. For this purpose, the product is canned. The best cooking recipes yellow plum tkemali We will try to describe it in detail further in the section, so that if desired, even an inexperienced housewife who is not privy to the intricacies of Georgian cuisine can surprise her loved ones with an excellent sauce.
A simple winter recipe
Tkemali sauce for the winter can be prepared very simply and quickly. To do this, you should use red, yellow plums or even cherry plums. Depending on the color of the fruit and the taste characteristics of the fruit, the sauce will acquire a certain aroma and color. For example, yellow plums allow you to prepare spicy tkemali with sweet and sour notes in taste.
The simplest tkemali recipe includes a limited number of ingredients. So, to prepare 4-5 liters of sauce you will need 5 kg of yellow plums, 2 medium-sized heads of garlic, 2 tbsp. l. salt and the same amount of khmeli-suneli seasoning, 4 tbsp. l. sugar and one hot pepper.During cooking, you will also need to add some water (1-2 cups).
Preparing winter preparations from yellow plums will take no more than an hour. During this time it is necessary:
- Wash and pit the plums. If desired, remove the skin from the fruit.
- Place the peeled fruits in a saucepan and pour water into it, then place the container on the fire. Bring the contents of the pan to a boil.
- Remove the seeds from the hot pepper and remove the peel from the garlic.
- Add pepper and garlic to plums. Grind the products with a blender until smooth.
- Bring Tkemali to a boil again, add the remaining spices and preserve.
The proposed cooking recipe is quite simple. If desired, even an inexperienced cook can bring it to life. In winter, tkemali can be served with various dishes. A delicious sauce will always be on the table.
Spicy tkemali with herbs and spices
Like many dishes of Georgian cuisine, tkemali is distinguished by its spice and pungency. You can get “that same” traditional taste only with the help of a set of herbs and spices. Thus, the following recipe perfectly demonstrates the harmony of a range of aromatic ingredients.
To prepare tkemali you will need only 500 g of yellow plums. If you want to make more sauce, then the amount of plums and all other ingredients can be increased evenly. And for one recipe, in addition to fruit, you will need garlic (3 heads), 30 g of cilantro and basil, 10 g of mint, 3 garlic cloves. Add ground coriander and salt, half a teaspoon each. Red pepper (ground) is added in the amount of one pinch.To prepare tkemali you will also need a small amount of vegetable oil (no more than 50 ml).
The entire process of preparing the sauce will take about 30-40 minutes. You can cook tkemali according to the proposed recipe on the stove or in a slow cooker. If using a multicooker, select the “Soup” mode and set the time to 3 minutes. This is enough to bring the mixture to a boil.
To prepare tkemali you need:
- Select moderately ripe yellow plums and wash them thoroughly.
- Place the plums in a saucepan or multicooker bowl and fill them with water. The volume of liquid should completely cover the fruit.
- Bring the compote to a boil, then strain the liquid through a colander into a separate container.
- Grind the plums with a masher or a regular spoon, after removing the seeds from the fruit mixture.
- Finely chop the greens with a knife; the garlic can also be chopped or passed through a press.
- In a saucepan (bowl), combine grated plums with herbs, garlic and other spices.
- Add 100 ml of plum broth, which was previously strained, to the mixture of ingredients.
- After mixing, you should taste the tkemali and add salt and spices if necessary.
- After the next stirring, the sauce must be boiled again and poured into sterilized jars.
- Add a spoonful of oil to each jar before sealing. This will keep the product fresh throughout the winter. After adding oil, do not turn the jar of sauce over.
The proposed recipe can be a godsend for every cook. The spicy taste of herbs, minty freshness and pleasant bitterness of pepper harmonize in the taste of tkemali, leave an excellent aftertaste and can complement absolutely any dish.
Tkemali with bell pepper
You can prepare a very tasty sauce for the winter from yellow plums with the addition of bell pepper. This vegetable will give the finished product a characteristic taste and appetizing shade. You can find several recipes for tkemali with bell pepper, but the most popular of them is to use 1 kg of fruit, 400 g of sweet pepper, 2 heads of garlic. The recipe also includes 2 pods of hot pepper, seasonings, salt and sugar to taste.
It is worth noting that bell peppers of any color can be used to prepare tkemali. By choosing red vegetables, you can get an orange-colored sauce. Yellow peppers will only make the color of the plums even brighter.
To prepare tkemali according to this recipe, you need to stock up on a meat grinder. It is with its help that all fruits and vegetables will be chopped. The process of preparing sauce for the winter can be described in detail by the following points:
- Wash the plums and separate them from the stones.
- Peel the peppers (bitter and bell peppers) and remove the peel from the garlic.
- Grind the prepared plums, garlic and pepper in a meat grinder. A more delicate consistency of tkemali can be obtained by additionally grinding the resulting mixture through a sieve.
- Place the fruit and vegetable mixture on the fire and bring to a boil, then add salt, sugar and spices (if necessary) to the sauce. For seasonings, it is recommended to use suneli hops, ground coriander and a mixture of peppers.
- After adding the remaining ingredients, you need to boil the sauce for another 20 minutes, then pour into glass jars and seal tightly.
Tkemali with sweet bell pepper tastes very much like the familiar sweet one ketchupHowever, the sauce you make yourself is distinguished by its rich aroma and naturalness.
Tkemali with vinegar
To prepare tkemali, it is recommended to use slightly unripe yellow plums, as they have a slightly sour taste. But you can also add sourness by adding vinegar. This preservative will not only complement the taste of the sauce, but will also allow it to be stored throughout the winter without any problems.
To prepare tkemali with vinegar, you will need 1 kg of plums, 6-7 medium-sized garlic cloves, dill and parsley. Greens should be used fresh in the amount of 1 bunch. Red hot pepper will add spiciness to the sauce. You can use 1 fresh pod or a quarter teaspoon of ground red pepper. Sugar and salt should be added to this recipe to taste. Khmeli-suneli seasoning is included in the sauce in the amount of 2-3 tbsp. l. The amount of vinegar is calculated based on the resulting volume of the entire mixture. So, for 1 liter of sauce you need to add 1 tsp. 70% vinegar.
Making tkemali with vinegar is quite simple. To do this you need:
- Rinse greens and plums with water. Place ingredients on a towel to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the plums in half and remove the pit.
- Grind the garlic, herbs and plums in a blender until smooth.
- Add spices, sugar and salt, vinegar to the prepared puree.
- Tkemali should be simmered over low heat for about 70-90 minutes.
- Preserve the sauce hot for the winter, sealing glass jars with iron lids.
The presence of vinegar in the composition and long-term heat treatment allows you to store the canned finished product for 2-3 years.However, it is recommended to place jars of sauce for long-term storage in a dark, cool place.
You can prepare tkemali from yellow plums for the winter using one of the following recipes or following the recommendations given in the video:
The recipe proposed in the video allows you to very quickly prepare exceptionally tender, tasty and aromatic tkemali.
Tkemali sauce is a godsend for lovers of spicy and natural food. The homemade product has a bright taste and rich aroma. It can be used to complement absolutely any dish. A spoonful of tkemali can always be added to soup or vegetable stew as a dressing. Fish and meat products with the addition of plum sauce become even more appetizing and tastier. Tkemali can fully replace many store-bought ketchups and sauces. Once you’ve prepared tkemali, you’ll definitely want to always have it on hand.
