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Ajapsandali
აჯაფსანდალი
Georgian vegetable stew
Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 45 minServes 4
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Fry the eggplant in half the oil until browned. Set aside.
- Fry the onions, peppers and potatoes in the rest of the oil for 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and eggplant, cover and stew on low for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, herbs, salt and chili. Rest before serving.
Tip. Georgia’s answer to ratatouille. Best warm, not hot.
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