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Phkali
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Phkali is a Georgian paste made from walnuts and herbs, similar to a pesto, but thicker and formed into small cakes.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Greens, blanched
- 1 c. Black Walnut, toasted
- 1 tsp. Coriander Seed, ground
- 1/2 tsp. Fenugreek Seed, ground
- 2 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Red Pepper Flake, to taste
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 c. Walnut Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1/4 c. Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Mint, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. Dill, chopped
- 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
Instructions
Instructions
1.
Grind the walnuts, coriander, fenugreek, garlic, salt, red pepper, black pepper, oil, and water together to form a smooth paste. Add the herbs and lemon juice and continue grinding until smooth.
2.
Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the blanched greens. Take one quarter of the greens with about 2 Tbsp. of the paste and mix together well. Form into a ball or flat cake. Serve cool or at room temperature.