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Tkemali Sauce I
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Tkemali Sauce I

9 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

69
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Fat
16g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 9 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs tkemali plums (or very unripe plums)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 tsp whole coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seed
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh coriander

Directions

1

Sterilize 3 one cup ball jars. Cut the plums in half, cut out the seeds and put in a heavy pot with the water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook til soft- about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, grind everything but the green herbs in a mortar, to a paste.

2

Put the plums through a chinois or food mill and return puree to pot. Bring back to boil, add spice paste, and cook about 5 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the herbs. Pour hot into sterilized jars, and seal, if desired. Otherwise, store in fridge.

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Category:Abkhazian Cuisine

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Category:Georgian Recipes

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Category:Plum Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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