Bazhe | Authentic Georgian Walnut Sauce
Bazhe Sauce | Georgian walnut sauce
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Category
Sauce
Cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Author:
Teona M
Servings
4-5
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Calories
320
Bazhe sauce is a flavorful Georgian sauce that consists of walnuts, garlic, cilantro, and spices.The sauce has a smooth consistency and a pleasant aroma. In less than ten minutes, this velvety sauce can be ready for spreading, dipping, or adding to recipes! Bazhe sauce is used on chicken, fish, Ghomi, and anything else you want to dress up with this delicious sauce.
Ingredients
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2 cups walnuts
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1-2 garlic cloves
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3-4 tbs cilantro
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1/2 tsp khmeli-suneli
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1/2 tsp utskho-suneli
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dash of ground pepper
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1 tsp ground saffron
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1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
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salt
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3 tbsp water
Directions
Using a meat grinder, grind the walnuts, turning them into a paste.
While stirring the walnut paste, slowly add water to thin out the paste. Start with 2-3 tablespoons of water and increase as needed. We are going for the consistency of sour cream.
Peel and crush the garlic. Add finely chopped cilantro leaves to the garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Add the Khmeli-suneli, Utskho-suneli, ground red pepper, and saffron to the walnut sauce. Mix.
Add in the chopped garlic with herbs we set aside earlier. Pour in the wine vinegar and mix everything to combine. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
Best Way to Serve:
Bazhe is an incredibly versatile Georgian walnut sauce that pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes. It’s traditionally served with boiled or roasted chicken, but it also complements fish, especially trout or salmon, adding a rich, aromatic layer of flavor. Bazhe works wonderfully with roasted vegetables, eggplant, or hearty sides like ghomi and mchadi. You can also use it as a dip with fresh bread or drizzle it over simple salads for an easy way to elevate everyday ingredients.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 4
- per serving
- Calories
- 320
- Fat
- 28 grams
- 36%
- Sodium
- 400 milligrams
- 17%
- Carbs
- 15 grams
- 6%
- Fiber
- 3 grams
- 12%
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- 2%
- Protein
- 7 grams
- 12%