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Citizens, you all know that I am inordinately fond of the cuisine of the amazing country of Georgia! Here is a fantastic heirloom recipe that includes the holy trinity of Georgian food: walnut, garlic and pomegranate! Found on georgianrecipes.net, I cannot improve upon it and quote verbatim from their fantastic site!
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In this old recipe from Georgia’s Imereti region, I am proud to show how to make Prasiela, a type of Pkhali or Fkhali (Georgian: ფხალი) that uses leeks and a spicy walnut mixture. Served cold, Prasiela is delicious and the walnut makes it exceptionally tasty (and good for you!)!
Walnuts are nutritious and have many health benefits, including:
Heart health:
Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.
Brain health:
Walnuts contain antioxidants and polyphenols, which may help improve brain function and slow mental decline.
Gut health:
Walnuts can improve the gut microbiome by increasing the amount of good bacteria that produce probiotics and butyric acid.
Skin health:
Walnuts contain vitamin E, zinc, and selenium, which can help keep skin healthy and make it appear younger.
Blood sugar levels:
The combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats in walnuts can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Cancer prevention:
Walnuts may have cancer prevention benefits!
Walnuts are also high in calories, but they contain many nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, zinc, copper, and selenium.
Serve this at your next party and prepare to receive multitudinous accolades for this delicious appetizer! Since I have not modified this recipe in any way from its classic ingredients or technique, it lacks my normal “Hirshon” prefix in the title.
Carefully wash the leeks and add to salty boiled water. Boil for at least 25 minutes. The leeks must be tender.
Drain the water from the pot using a colander.
Grind the walnuts and garlic together.
Chop the fresh green coriander and parsley and add to a mixing bowl, together with 5 tbs of white wine vinegar, 2 tbs of vegetable oil, and the ground walnuts/garlic. Mix thoroughly.
Add 1 level tsp of blue fenugreek, 1 level tsp of dried marigold, 1 heaped tsp of dried hot red pepper (optional), 1 level tsp of dried coriander, and salt (amount dependent upon personal preference). Mix with a wooden spoon.
Squeeze the leeks with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
Form the leeks into a ball shape and squeeze very hard to remove any remaining water.
Chop the balls of leeks and add to the mixing bowl containing the other ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
Serving: Form the mixture into balls. Serve cold, garnished with pomegranate seeds.
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Nutrition
Calories:980.95 kcal
Sugar:17.36 g
Sodium:1209.31 mg
Fat:74.88 g
Saturated Fat:6.84 g
Trans Fat:0.05 g
Carbohydrates:72.96 g
Fiber:17.32 g
Protein:22.42 g
Cholesterol:0.0 mg
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