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Ekala Nigvzit

Ekala Nigvzit

Ekala Nigvzit is a delicious and healthy Georgian dish. It is made from ekala sprouts and walnut sauce. This dish is especially popular in the spring when the ekala is freshly sprouted.

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
Cal/serving339
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Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Garlic3 კბილი
  • Vinegar30 ml
  • water100 ml

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Wash the ekala thoroughly and cut off the tough ends.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ekala for about 15-20 minutes, until tender.

    20 min

  3. 3

    While the ekala is cooking, prepare the walnut sauce. Blend or grind together the walnuts, garlic, cilantro, dried coriander, blue fenugreek, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using).

    10 min

  4. 4

    Add vinegar and water to the walnut mixture and mix well to obtain a smooth consistency.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Drain the cooked ekala and let it cool slightly. Then mix it into the walnut sauce and stir well.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Serve the Ekala Nigvzit cold.

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 163 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

339
kcal
11.5g
Protein
11g
Carbs
27.6g
Fat
6g
Fiber

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