Source: Anna Bogush, AdobeStockA true marvel of Georgian cuisine, Megrelian sauce is incredibly versatile, pairing perfectly with meat, poultry, fish, or even potatoes. What's more, Megrelian sauce is quite easy to make at home, and today we're sharing recipes on how to do it!
1. Megrelian Sauce – Classic Recipe
Source: 24-ok.ruFeel free to add various spices and herbs to taste.
You will need: 1.5 kg bell peppers, 250 g hot red peppers, 1 kg plum tomatoes, 1 head garlic, 60 g sugar, 150 ml apple cider vinegar, 150 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Roast both types of peppers in the oven until soft, then peel them. Peel the tomatoes and garlic, and pass everything through a meat grinder. Bring the vegetable mixture to a boil, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer the sauce over low heat until it reaches your desired thickness.
2. Megrelian Sauce for Winter
Source: sousrecept.ruCanned in jars, this Megrelian sauce will keep perfectly in a cupboard or cellar all season.
You will need: 3 kg bell peppers, 2 kg tomatoes, 500 g hot red peppers, 2-3 heads garlic, 1 tbsp salt, 100 g sugar, 300 ml wine vinegar, 300 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Roast both types of peppers in the oven at 220 degrees until soft, peel them, and blend until smooth. Pass the tomatoes and garlic through a meat grinder. Mix all ingredients, bring the sauce to a boil, simmer for 40-45 minutes over low heat, and then seal in sterilized jars.
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3. No-Cook Megrelian Sauce
Source: pro-orehi.ruAn excellent spicy dressing made with a minimal number of ingredients.
You will need: 500 g hot peppers, 2 bell peppers, 1 head garlic, 1 tsp each of utskho-suneli and coriander, salt, sugar.
Preparation: Pass both types of peppers and garlic through a meat grinder. Add spices and mix the preparation. Pass everything through the meat grinder once more and store the finished Megrelian sauce in a jar in the refrigerator.
4. Megrelian Sauce with Onion
Source: ketokotleta.ruFor this recipe, it's best to use red onion – it perfectly complements Georgian cuisine.
You will need: 1.5 kg bell peppers, 250 g hot red peppers, 1 kg tomatoes, 2 red onions, 50 g sugar, salt, 150 ml wine vinegar, 150 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Pass all vegetables through a meat grinder, bring to a boil, and add sugar, salt, oil, and wine vinegar. Simmer the Megrelian sauce for about half an hour over low heat and, if desired, seal it in sterilized jars.
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5. Megrelian Sauce with Tomato Paste
Source: varim.netFor all who prefer a more pronounced tomato flavor in their sauce.
You will need: 200 g tomato paste, 150 g tomatoes, 120 g hot peppers, 1 onion, 200 g bell peppers, 10 g garlic, 50 g cilantro, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Pass all vegetables through a meat grinder or chop them by any other method. Add tomato paste, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt, sugar, garlic, and herbs, and simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes.
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6. Megrelian Sauce with Herbs
Source: photorecept.ruYou can also use any other herbs to your taste for aroma.
You will need: 1.5 kg bell peppers, 300 g hot red peppers, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch dill, 1 kg plum tomatoes, 1 head garlic, 60 g sugar, 100 ml wine vinegar, 150 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Roast both types of peppers in the oven until soft. Peel the tomatoes and garlic, and blend everything using a blender or meat grinder. Add oil, bring to a boil, and simmer for half an hour over low heat. 5-7 minutes before the end, add salt, sugar, wine vinegar, and chopped herbs. The finished Megrelian sauce can be sealed in sterilized jars.
7. Megrelian Sauce with Apples
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruApples give Megrelian sauce a unique fruity tartness that cannot be achieved with spices alone.
You will need: 500 g apples, 200 g garlic, 5 kg tomatoes, 3 chili peppers, 3 kg bell peppers, 5 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp each of coriander and khmeli-suneli, spices.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily chop all vegetables, apples, and garlic. Pass everything through a meat grinder and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce over low heat until thick, about 1 hour. Add spices 5-6 minutes before the end of cooking and, if desired, herbs. The finished sauce can be sealed in sterilized jars.
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8. Green Megrelian Sauce
Source: postila.ruAn unconventional but very delicious Megrelian sauce made from garlic scapes.
You will need: 3 bunches of greens, 100 g garlic scapes, 1 chili pepper, salt.
Preparation: Wash all ingredients, remove the core from the pepper, and pass everything through a meat grinder. Add salt, mix thoroughly, and store the finished Megrelian sauce in the refrigerator.