Georgian Salsa (ajika)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 cup fresh fresh cilantro stem
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 fresh jalapeno chilies, trimmed and halved (preferably red)
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 finely grind coriander and fenugreek seeds with a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder.
• 2 finely chop cilantro, basil, and garlic together in a food processor.
• 3 add bell pepper and jalapenos and pulse until finely chopped.
• 4 add vinegar, coriander mixture, and salt and blend until just combined.
• 5 cooks' note: ajika keeps, chilled, in an airtight container 4 days.