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Kayseri Çemeni
Medium 1 hr 20 min~95 kcal 1/10
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Tkemali
A tart plum sauce from Georgian cooking, simmered with garlic, coriander, and chili, brightening grilled meat and potatoes.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 8~45 kcal🇬🇪 Georgian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 600 g Sour plums
- 3 clove Garlic
- 0.5 bunch Cilantro
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch Dill
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Mint
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Ground coriander seed
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the sour plums and simmer them with a little water for 12 to 15 minutes, until the skins split.
13 min13:30 - 2
Pass the plums through a sieve to make a puree, separating out the pits.
- 3
Transfer the puree to a saucepan, add the crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, dill, and mint, then cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the red pepper flakes, coriander seed, and salt, stir for 1 to 2 minutes more, then remove from the heat.
1 min01:30 - 5
Cool the sauce completely, transfer it to a glass jar, and let it rest in the refrigerator.
💡 Tip: Cook the plums until their skins split; the pits will separate much more easily. Traditional tkemali uses ombalo, Georgian pennyroyal, but fresh mint is a reliable substitute when it is unavailable.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with grilled meat (mtsvadi), fried potatoes, or vegetables.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~45
kcal calories
1
g protein
10
g carbs
0
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 91%Fat 0%
GI 12 · Low GIGL 1 · Low GLEstimated, 75% match
0.1g
Sugar
0.2g
Fiber
291.3mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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FAQ
How many servings does Tkemali make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Tkemali take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Tkemali difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tkemali have?
Approximately 45 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 10g, fat: 0g.Is Tkemali allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tkemali belong to?
This recipe belongs to Georgian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tkemali need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Tkemali filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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