Georgian cuisine is distinguished by a variety of dishes; it is recognized as one of the oldest cuisines in the world. One of the main distinguishing features is the combination of spicy and spicy in one dish.
Vegetables are used as separate dishes, and serve as excellent additions to cooked meat.
Cabbage is also distinguished in Georgian according to the preparation process: natural fermentation and pickled with vinegar. In any case, the characteristic feature of this healthy dish will be the addition of beets.
Dish features
Due to national peculiarities of cooking, the dish has its own piquancy and spicy taste. Ideal for exploring the Georgian cuisine, which will not leave anyone indifferent.
More details about the features and recipes for the preparation of pickled cabbage in chunks can be found here.
Cooking recommendations
The following recommendations should be kept in mind during cooking.:
- Store the finished product to be on the lower shelves of the refrigerator or in the cellar. In such a place an ideal shedding will occur, and the cabbage will not sour, which can occur at room temperature.
- It is better to give preference to apple or wine vinegar, because of their natural production.
- Chopped pieces of cabbage should be of the optimal size, which will help ensure their weeding.
What kind of vegetable to prefer?
It is better to give preference to cabbage varieties of cabbage, because it is salted better and as a result you get a soft and delicate dish. Red cabbage requires more time for high-quality glazing, so if it is used, it is worthwhile to increase the marinade time.
What are the benefits and harms of the product?
The dish has a low calorie and perfectly diversifies the diet during a diet or vegetarian food. But the sharpness and savory taste make it abandoned during the exacerbation of gastritis or diseases of the stomach, when it is necessary to exclude any irritants from the diet.
Per serving energy value will be:
- 226 calories;
- 6.3 grams of proteins;
- 0.4 grams of fat;
- And 47.5 grams of carbohydrates.
Cabbage contains a huge amount of vitamin A, since it is not amenable to heat treatment during cooking, all the useful substances are preserved. Doctors say its anti-inflammatory properties and an excellent effect on the body.
More details about the benefits, harm and calorie pickled cabbage can be found here.
How to pickle?
There are several options for cooking pickled cabbage in Georgian, a classic recipe takes more time than fast cooking, but each one contains beets, garlic and pepper. Consider each separately.
Classic option
For four servings, the following ingredients are needed.:
- Head of white or red cabbage.
- One pod of red pepper (stinging).
- One beet.
- Garlic - two heads.
- Two tablespoons of vinegar 30 percent or one 70 percent.
- One tablespoon of salt.
- One tablespoon of sugar.
- Parsley and celery to taste.
Cooking stages:
- Cabbage cut into squares, and beets with pepper thin strips. Put everything in a large pot or jar, add chopped garlic and greens between layers.
- Boil one liter of water, add sugar, salt and vinegar. Brine pour vegetables and in a dark place, leave for two or three days.
When the cabbage is ready, it is necessary to store it in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator.
We offer to watch a video on how to cook cabbage in Georgian according to the classic recipe:
Quick cooking
Quickly cook pickled cabbage does not work out, for a few days it needs to be then in a dark place in order to gain a unique taste. But you can shorten the time of marinating, if you use hot marinade during cooking (for more information about cooking cabbage with vegetables in hot marinade, you can find out in this material, and more details about the recipes of different marinades can be found here). From the presented products you can cook a three-liter jar of the finished dish, which will be a great side dish.
Ingredients required for cooking:
- Two pounds of cabbage.
- One carrot.
- One beet.
- Five cloves of garlic.
- One liter of water.
- One pod of pepper "light".
- Two tablespoons of vinegar.
- One hundred grams of sugar.
- Fifty grams of salt.
Cooking procedure:
- Cut the cabbage and beet into slices, mix everything together.
- Cut carrots into strips, pepper into circles, and chop garlic into porridge. All this is combined with beets and cabbage.
- Add vinegar, sugar, salt to the water, bring to a boil over the fire.
- Fill in the jar, the next day the cabbage is ready for use.
More recipes for marinated instant cabbage with beets can be found here.
- with turmeric;
- with garlic and red pepper;
- with vinegar and garlic;
- with carrots and other vegetables.
Existing variations and their differences
There are variations in the preparation of Georgian cabbage, so it can be prepared for the winter. Vinegar must be added to the pickled cabbage, it will save the product for a long time. The finished product can be shifted to the jars and tightly tighten the lid. Store the product in the basement or in the refrigerator.
Some housewives exclude the addition of beets or carrots, you can also cook without using vinegar, but in this case the finished dish will not be stored for a long time.
Georgian cabbage may be supplemented with nuts or herbs. It is worth trying several serving options to determine how it will become the most beloved and desired on the common table.
How to serve the dish on the table?
Serve the dish as separately, seasoned with sunflower oil, and accompanying side dish for meat. You can decorate the cabbage with greens, especially in the warmer months, such as parsley or cilantro. It is necessary to fill the cabbage with sunflower oil before serving.
Cabbage in Georgian will be an excellent addition to the daily menu, and will delight relatives and friends at the holiday table. It can be used as a side dish, and used separately from the main dish. Low calorie and easy cooking will make the dish a regular guest on the table. Try to cook a simple and original dish. Enjoy your meal.
