Ajika

Georgian dip

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Ajika or adjika, (Georgian: აჯიკა, Abkhaz: аџьыка) is a Georgian hot, spicy, but subtly flavored dip, often used to flavor food.[1] In 2018, the technology of ajika was inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Georgia list.[2]

Common varieties of ajika resemble Italian red pesto in appearance and consistency. Though it is usually red, green ajika is also made with unripe peppers.

  • Mingrelian ajika
    Mingrelian ajika
  • Green ajika
    Green ajika

See also

  • Erős Pista, a popular Hungarian pepper sauce.
  • Biber salçası, a hot or sweet pepper paste in Turkish cuisine
  • Muhammara or acuka, a hot pepper dip in Levantine cuisine
  • Harissa, a hot chili pepper paste in Maghreb cuisine
  • Zhug, a hot sauce in Middle Eastern cuisine, made from fresh hot peppers seasoned with coriander, garlic and various spices
  • List of dips
  • List of sauces

References

  1. ^ T. Burford (2008). Georgia, Bradt Travel Guide. p. 69.
  2. ^ "Ajika granted the status of an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Georgia". Georgian Journal. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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