Tkemali

Ingredients

24 sour prunes pitted
1 c cider vinegar
2 t lemon juice
2 c water
1 garlic clove
3 t cilantro
1/2 t salt
3/4 t pepper flakes

Instructions

NOTE* Dried prunes may be used but must be soaked over night in the vinegar. Bring the water to a boil, add the prunes, remove from heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Bring back to a boil over High heat and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Put prunes into a seive. Save the liquid. Combine prunes, garlic, & cilantro in a blender. Pour in 1/4 cup of the liquid and blend on high speed, add the remaining liquid slowly until all is used. Transfer the blended mixture into a sauce pana nd add the salt & pepper. Bring to a boil on High, reduce het heat to Simmer and add the lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes. Pour over fish, poultry, or pork. ORIGIN: Dr. Verona Gubensko, Almaty, Kazakhstan She is a Russian from the Caucus region annd told me that this an old caucus recipe.