Source: Svetlana Cherruty, AdobeStockLove spicy food? Then bell pepper adjika will surely delight you throughout the winter! Use it as a sauce, seasoning, or appetizer; it's also a perfect accompaniment to meat and fish. We're sharing 10 of the best recipes in our article!
1. Bell Pepper Adjika with Garlic and Herbs
Source: postila.ruYou can adjust the amount of hot pepper to your liking.
You will need: 2 kg bell peppers, 4 chili peppers, 2-3 heads of garlic, 2 bunches of parsley, 6 tbsp vinegar, 6 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop both types of peppers, remove seeds, and peel the garlic. Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder and add salt, sugar, chopped parsley, and vegetable oil. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat, then pour in the vinegar. Stir the adjika and seal it in sterilized jars.
2. Bell Pepper Adjika with Walnuts for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruQuite spicy and piquant, in the best traditions of Caucasian cuisine.
You will need: 3 kg bell peppers, 2 onions, 5-6 heads of garlic, 4 tbsp walnuts, 200 g tomato paste, 100 g khmeli-suneli, 3-4 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp ground red pepper, 2 tbsp dried basil, 4 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion in vegetable oil. Chop the bell peppers and peel the garlic. Put all ingredients into a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat. Then pass it through a meat grinder, bring to a boil again, and seal the resulting adjika in sterilized jars for winter.
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3. Raw Bell Pepper Adjika
Source: cookpad.comBe sure to store this adjika in a cold place – a cellar or refrigerator.
You will need: 2 kg bell peppers, 5 hot red peppers, 200 g garlic, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 8 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass both types of peppers and garlic through a meat grinder, then add the remaining ingredients. Mix everything thoroughly, let the adjika sit for a while, and seal it in sterilized jars.
4. Bell Pepper Adjika with Celery for Winter
Source: dzen.ruIt will especially harmoniously complement shashlik or other meat dishes!
You will need: 1.5 kg bell peppers, 150 g hot red peppers, 150 g garlic, 150 g celery root, 1/2 bunch celery, 1 parsley root, 1 bunch parsley, 1/3 cup salt, 1/3 cup vinegar.
Preparation: Pass both types of peppers, garlic, and roots through a meat grinder, chop all the greens. Mix the ingredients, add salt and vinegar, and distribute the adjika into clean, dry jars. Close them with plastic lids and store in a dark, cold place.
5. Green Bell Pepper Adjika for Winter
Source: postila.ruIt's easy to guess that you'll need green peppers for this one.
You will need: 10 green bell peppers, 3-4 green hot peppers, 2 heads of garlic, 200 g walnuts, 2 bunches of parsley, 5-6 basil leaves, 3 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli.
Preparation: Pass the green bell peppers, garlic, walnuts, and all the greens through a meat grinder. Add salt and spices, and mix thoroughly. Then bring the adjika to a boil, pour in the vinegar, and seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
6. Bell Pepper and Tomato Adjika
Source: dzen.ruAnother classic recipe for those who prefer tried-and-true options!
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 1.5 kg bell peppers, 1 hot red pepper, 100 g garlic, 80 ml vinegar, 4 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables and pass them through a meat grinder or blend them separately. Bring the tomato puree to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Add the bell peppers, and after another 20 minutes, add the hot pepper and garlic. After 5 minutes, add salt and sugar, pour in the vinegar, stir, and seal the resulting adjika in sterilized jars.
7. Bell Pepper Adjika with Eggplant
Source: AdobeStockQuick to prepare and simply incredible in taste.
You will need: 3 kg tomatoes, 2 kg bell peppers, 2 kg eggplants, 150 g garlic, 6 hot red peppers, 2 cups vegetable oil, 200 ml 6% vinegar, 2-3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Peel, roughly chop, and pass the vegetables through a meat grinder. Add vegetable oil and salt, and simmer the adjika for 45-50 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour in the vinegar and seal the mixture in sterilized jars for winter.
8. Bell Pepper Adjika with Carrots for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruCoriander, hot red pepper, and khmeli-suneli are excellent spices for this recipe.
You will need: 800 g bell peppers, 600 g tomatoes, 200 g carrots, 50 g garlic, 80 ml vegetable oil, 4 tsp vinegar, 6 tbsp sugar, 3 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Using a blender or meat grinder, chop the bell peppers and tomatoes. Grate and lightly fry the garlic with carrots in oil, season, and cook until soft. Add the vegetable puree, salt, and sugar, and bring the adjika to a boil. Simmer it for 15-20 minutes covered over low heat, but at the end of cooking – pour in the vinegar. Seal the adjika in sterilized jars.
9. Bell Pepper Adjika with Plums
Source: eda.ruEspecially appealing to lovers of sweetish adjika!
You will need: 1 kg bell peppers, 1 kg plums, 4 heads of garlic, 4 hot red peppers, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tsp vinegar, 200 g sugar, 4 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Core the bell peppers and plums, and pass everything through a meat grinder along with the garlic. Add tomato paste, salt, and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in the vinegar 2 minutes before the end of cooking. Seal the adjika in sterilized jars.
10. Bell Pepper Adjika with Apples for Winter
Source: vk.comThe spiciness depends on how much hot pepper you add.
You will need: 1.5 kg bell peppers, 500-600 g apples, 200-250 g hot red peppers, 100 g garlic, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 8 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Chop the peppers, apples, and garlic using any convenient method – a blender, food processor, or meat grinder. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, and let the adjika infuse for 20-30 minutes. Then seal it in sterilized jars and store in the refrigerator or cellar.