Beet Adjika for Winter
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Admit it, this is a very original recipe for making beet adjika for winter! Even the idea itself—making adjika from beets—is already unusual, isn’t it? But personally I love making all sorts of unusual preserves, and this time I definitely didn’t go wrong! It turned out to be a versatile spread—you can spread it on bread, serve it with meat as a sauce, and it works wonderfully as a dressing for first courses (especially borscht)! So I’ll tell you about this simple beet adjika recipe for winter. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Grate the carrots on a fine grater and mix with the sugar and salt. Chop the beets in a blender and mix with the vegetable oil. Now let the vegetables stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
2. Mix the carrot and beet mixture in a saucepan or deep skillet. Add half the tomato juice and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat with the lid on.
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Step 3
3. Now add pressed garlic and chopped peppers. Mix well. Pour in the remaining tomato juice and simmer for another 30 minutes.
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Step 4
4. When the vegetables have softened, add the bay leaf and vinegar. Taste and, if needed, add more salt or sugar. Remove from the heat and blend everything again in a blender.
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Step 5
5. Pack into prepared sterilized jars and seal for winter storage. Done!