A Georgian tomato and walnut sauce with cilantro, garlic, chili, vinegar, and a bright sweet-tart finish.
18 min prep 10 min cook
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Finely grind the walnuts in a food processor.
Finely chop the garlic, fresh cilantro, and hot pepper.
Lightly thicken the tomato puree in a small pot for 6 minutes.
Add the walnuts, chopped aromatics, grape vinegar, pomegranate molasses, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato puree.
Stir the sauce over low heat for 4 minutes.
Add the water gradually to adjust the texture until it flows slowly from a spoon.
Bring the satsebeli to room temperature, then serve cold.
💡 Tip: Grind the walnuts very finely; large pieces make the sauce feel like a dip and disrupt satsebeli's flowing texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve satsebeli cold in a small bowl beside grilled meatballs, roasted vegetables, or warm lavash.
~150
kcal calories
4
g protein
12
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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