Georgian Plum Sauce (Tkemali) Recipe

Name: Georgian Plum Sauce (Tkemali)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound plums (not too ripe); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more, to taste; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, if desired

Servings: persons

1 pound plums (not too ripe)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon sugar, if desired

1
Cook plums in boiling water to cover for 30 seconds.
2
Drain in a colander, rinsing with cold water.
3
Pull off skins.
4
Remove stones.
5
Combine plums, 1 cup water, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper flakes, black pepper and cumin in a saucepan.
6
Simmer until plums are very soft, 5 minutes.
7
Puree mixture in a food processor.
8
Return it to saucepan, and stir in the cilantro and dill.
9
Simmer sauce until thick and flavorful, about 5 minutes.
10
If desired, add salt, lemon juice or vinegar to taste.
11
If too tart, add sugar.
12
Serve at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound plums (not too ripe), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more, to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more, to taste, and more.

Yes, Georgian Plum Sauce (Tkemali) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Georgian Plum Sauce (Tkemali)

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