Ajika

Ajika or adjika, (Georgian: აჯიკა, Abkhaz: аџьыка, is a Georgian and Abkhazian[1] hot, spicy, but subtly flavored dip, often used to flavor food.[2] In 2018, the technology of ajika was inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Georgia list.[3]

Ajika
Red Adjika
Alternative namesAdjika
CourseDip
Place of originGeorgia
Region or stateSamegrelo
Main ingredientsRed peppers, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and walnut

Common varieties of ajika resemble Italian red pesto in appearance and consistency. Though it is usually red, green ajika is also made with unripe peppers.

See also

References
  1. World, Abkhaz (4 February 2018). "Pepper and Stone: how to 'produce' Abkhazian ajika". Abkhaz World | History, Culture & Politics of Abkhazia. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  2. T. Burford (2008). Georgia, Bradt Travel Guide. p. 69.
  3. "Ajika granted the status of an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Georgia". Georgian Journal. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
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