
Georgian-style cucumbers
Description
Perfect for stocking up for winter. Below I’ll go into more detail,
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2

Score a cross on the tomatoes, dip them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
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Step 3

Peel the tomatoes, remove the stems.
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Step 4

Dice the tomatoes, transfer them to a saucepan, and blend until smooth puree.
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Step 5

Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Slice the chili pepper into rounds and remove the seeds.
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Step 6

Over low heat, bring the tomato purée to a boil. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
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Step 7

Add salt, sugar, all the spices, vinegar, and vegetable oil.
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Step 8

Add the garlic and chili pepper.
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Step 9

Next, add the cucumbers.
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Step 10

Cook for another 10 minutes.
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Step 11

Stir periodically.
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Step 12

Pack the finished appetizer into clean sterilized jars.
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Step 13

Georgian-style cucumbers are ready. Enjoy your meal!