World Flavors Cookbook

Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce)

Name: Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Georgia
Ingredients: 2 kg sour green or red plums; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup fresh dill; 1/2 cup fresh mint (ombalo); 4 cloves garlic; Red pepper flakes, salt

The definitive Georgian condiment—a sour, spicy, and herb-filled plum sauce used on everything from meat to potatoes.

Cuisine: Georgia

Ingredients

2 kg sour green or red plums
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fresh dill
1/2 cup fresh mint (ombalo)
4 cloves garlic
Red pepper flakes, salt

Instructions

1. Boil plums in water until soft. 2. Pit the plums and push the pulp through a sieve. 3. Blend the pulp with fresh herbs and garlic. 4. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until thickened. 5. Store in glass jars.