Tkemali (Plum Sauce)

Published February 4, 1989

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(6)
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If you can find tart green plums, they are best for this dish. Otherwise, use unripened red plums.

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Ingredients

Yield:Six to eight serving
  • 2 pounds plums

  • teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill

  • ⅛ teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika

  • 2 tablespoons or more of lemon juice, depending on tartness of plums

  • 1 teaspoon garlic

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)

14 grams carbs; 55 calories; 2 grams fiber; 1 milligram sodium; 1 gram protein; 12 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the plums in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Simmer until the plums are soft, about 10 minutes, depending on their size. Drain, pit and sieve. Return the plums to the saucepan.

  2. Step 2

    To the saucepan add the garlic, coriander, dill, hot pepper and lemon. Bring to a boil and cook about two minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Serve with shashlik or roast chicken.

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