Cucumbers preserved in adjika
Description
Suitable for both holidays and everyday meals. Overall, this is a very original appetizer, and I highly recommend making these cucumbers preserved in adjika at home. You end up with a spicy tomato sauce very similar to adjika, and wonderful juicy little cucumbers! In short, a real delicacy for all lovers of winter vegetable appetizers! So here goes: The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly in advance and soak them in cold water for one to two hours. Meanwhile, mince the garlic and hot pepper (without seeds), and rub the tomatoes into a puree.
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Step 2
2. Spread the puree and hot pepper on the bottom of the pot, then add the cucumbers cut into slices and all the other ingredients on top. Mix, then set the heat to medium.
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Step 3
3. After half an hour, add the vinegar and stir again. Simmer for another 15 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let it bubble gently under the lid for a while, then transfer the mixture into prepared sterile jars and seal for winter storage.
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Step 4
4. And the appetizer is ready! Set aside a little to taste; let the rest cool completely upside down, wrapped in a blanket, then store it in the refrigerator or cellar.