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Pkhali (spinach and walnut bites)
Pkhali is a Georgian cold starter: a mix of cooked vegetables and a spiced walnut paste, shaped into balls. The spinach version is best known, but it's also made with beetroot, beans or cabbage.
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- Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, then plunge into cold water.
- Drain, squeeze out as much water as possible with both hands, and chop finely.
- Grind the walnuts with the garlic, coriander and spices into a paste in a food processor.
- Mix with the spinach, red onion and vinegar, and season with salt.
- Shape into walnut-sized balls, press the tops in slightly, and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled, with bread.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Works well with frozen spinach too: squeeze thoroughly after thawing.
- For a beetroot version, use 3 boiled, grated beetroots instead of the spinach.
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