Georgian-style pkhali
Description
It works for both special occasions and everyday meals. Pkhali is not one specific dish but a whole category of Georgian cuisine, distinguished by the wide variety of ingredients that can be used. It is a type of appetizer made from a base mixed with a dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
To make Georgian-style pkhali, take walnut kernels. Carefully inspect each kernel for membranes. Remove anything extra. You need perfect walnut kernels with no impurities. Put the kernels in a blender.
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Step 2
Add the cilantro, parsley, green onion, and garlic to the blender. Blend everything well on high speed.
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Step 3
We'll end up with a green paste like this, made from nuts and herbs.
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Step 4
Cut the boiled peeled beets into medium-sized pieces and place them in a blender. Blend once more.
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Step 5
Add wine vinegar, salt, and a little ground pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 6
From the prepared beet mixture, shape into ovals or balls (as you prefer).
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Step 7
Serve the Georgian-style beet and walnut pkhali at the table. A delicious Georgian-style appetizer is ready. It's very tasty!