Source: Helen111, AdobeStockPiquant spicy adjika will be a great addition to your winter diet. You can use it as a sauce, for cooking other dishes, serving with appetizers – however you like. We share 12 of the best recipes!
1. Spicy Adjika with Tomatoes and Peppers for Winter
Source: pinterest.comYou can make the adjika spicier or milder – depending on the amount of hot pepper.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 1 kg bell peppers, 200 g hot peppers, 200 g garlic, 50 ml vinegar, 50 g salt, 75 g sugar.
Preparation: Pass the tomatoes, garlic, and both types of peppers through a meat grinder. Bring the adjika to a boil, add the remaining ingredients, and simmer for half an hour over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
2. Spicy Georgian Adjika for Winter
Source: ketokotleta.ruFor this adjika, only hot pepper is used, and nothing else.
You will need: 300 g hot red pepper, 100 g herbs, 300 g garlic, 50 g salt.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder and mix. Add salt, spoon the adjika into clean dry jars, and store in a cool place.
3. Spicy No-Cook Adjika for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruRaw adjika retains more vitamins and benefits, but it needs to be stored in the refrigerator.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 250 g bell peppers, 2 hot peppers, 50 g garlic, 0.5 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 bunch cilantro, 1.5 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes. Pass all vegetables, garlic, and cilantro through a meat grinder. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, and spoon the adjika into clean jars.
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4. Spicy Adjika with Horseradish for Winter
Source: cookpad.comTable vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar, but then slightly increase its quantity.
You will need: 2.5 kg tomatoes, 200 g horseradish root, 300 g garlic, 120 g sugar, 3 hot peppers, 500 g bell peppers, 2 tbsp salt, 120 ml vinegar.
Preparation: In a blender, finely chop the horseradish root, garlic, and hot pepper, but leave small pieces. Pass the tomatoes and sweet pepper through a meat grinder, mix everything together, and bring to a boil. Add salt and vinegar with sugar, cook the adjika for another 15 minutes, and seal it in sterilized jars.
5. Spicy Abkhazian Adjika with Walnuts
Source: koketta.ruWe recommend working with hot peppers only with gloves!
You will need: 1.3 kg hot peppers, 60 g garlic, 1 cup walnuts, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp basil, 100 ml wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Remove seeds from hot peppers and soak them in warm water for 1 hour. Drain the water and finely chop all ingredients in a blender or with a meat grinder. Add vinegar, salt, and spices, seal the adjika in jars, and store it in a cool place.
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6. Spicy Adjika with Eggplant for Winter
Source: dzen.ruAn adapted variation of another Abkhazian adjika recipe – a pure delight.
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 1 kg eggplants, 300 g garlic, 1 kg bell peppers, 5 hot peppers, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 tbsp salt, 100 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Peel the eggplants. Pass all vegetables through a meat grinder, add oil, and cook the adjika for 45 minutes over low heat. Add salt and vinegar, cook for another 5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
7. Spicy Adjika with Apples for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruIt's very easy to prepare, and what's more – without vinegar.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 250 g apples, 100 g bell peppers, 3 hot peppers, 25 g garlic, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 4 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and apples, and chop all ingredients with a blender or pass through a meat grinder. Add oil, sugar, and salt, simmer the adjika for half an hour, and seal it in prepared jars.
8. Spicy Zucchini Adjika for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruPiquant adjika can be made not only with tomatoes and peppers but also with zucchini.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 1 kg tomatoes, 300 g each of carrots, hot and bell peppers, 50 g garlic, 2 tbsp each of salt and sugar, 100 ml each of vegetable oil and vinegar.
Preparation: Pass all vegetables and garlic through a meat grinder. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for half an hour. Add sugar, salt, oil, and vinegar, and cook for another 10 minutes. Seal the spicy adjika in sterilized jars.
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9. Spicy Adjika with Onions and Carrots for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruYou can easily diversify it by adding other vegetables to taste.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 150 g each of onions, carrots, hot and bell peppers, 100 g garlic, 30 g cilantro, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Peel all vegetables and garlic, and pass them through a meat grinder. Add oil, salt, and chopped cilantro, bring the adjika to a boil, and cook for half an hour over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
10. Spicy Adjika with Celery for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruThis recipe requires both celery root and greens.
You will need: 3 kg bell peppers, 300 g hot peppers, 300 g garlic, 300 g each of celery root and parsley root, 1 bunch each of celery greens and parsley greens, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Peel all ingredients and chop them with a blender or meat grinder. Add chopped herbs, vinegar, salt, and spices as desired. Bring the adjika to a boil, cook for half an hour over low heat, and seal in prepared jars.
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11. Spicy Adjika in a Multicooker for Winter
Source: Дело Вкуса, delovcusa.comEspecially for those who want to automate the entire cooking process as much as possible.
You will need: 3 kg bell peppers, 2 kg tomatoes, 4-6 hot peppers, 1 head garlic, 5 tbsp sugar, 100 ml each of vinegar and vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Peel the vegetables and garlic, and chop them in a blender or with a meat grinder. Transfer the mixture to the multicooker bowl and set to "Stew" mode for 2 hours. Half an hour before the end – add oil, sugar, salt, spices, and vinegar. Seal the spicy adjika in sterilized jars.
12. Spicy Adjika in the Oven for Winter
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAn alternative way to prepare adjika without boiling on the stove.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 200 g each of onions, hot and bell peppers, 1 handful walnuts, 100 g garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Peel all vegetables and pass them through a meat grinder with garlic, walnuts, and herbs. Add salt and send the mixture to the oven for 1 hour at 180 degrees. Stir every 15 minutes, and 15 minutes before the end – pour in the oil. Seal the adjika in prepared jars.