About Food – Ajika with Walnuts

Posted by Bassa's Blog on 29/08/2013 · 9 Comments 

Ajika (Georgian: აჯიკა) is a hot, spicy paste used to flavor meat and fish dishes mainly in Samegrelo and Abkhazia. It is made with hot red peppers, garlic, herbs and spices. In appearance and consistency ajika resembles Italian red pesto. There are several types of ajika. In this recipe we show how to make ajika with walnuts. This … Continue reading →

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About Food – Lobio with Mint and Eggs

Posted by Bassa's Blog on 17/08/2013 · 3 Comments 

Lobio (Georgian: ლობიო) is a popular Georgian dish made with kidney beans and usually eaten with Mchadi and marinaded vegetables. The Georgian word ‘lobio’ means ‘beans’. There are a number of varieties of this dish and in this recipe we show how to make it with mint and eggs. Ingredients: 400 grams of kidney beans … Continue reading →

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About Food – Spices and Herbs used in Georgian Cuisine

Posted by Bassa's Blog on 21/07/2013 · 25 Comments 

A tradition of home-cooked meals means that markets in Georgia overflow with a vast array of spices and herbs that give Georgian cuisine its rich flavors and aromas. In this article we describe some of the spices and herbs that are most commonly used in Georgian cooking. We have included links to examples of our … Continue reading →

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