Darra Goldstein

Sour Plum Sauce

Соус ткемали

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
A Taste of Russia
A Taste of Russia

By Darra Goldstein

Published 1983

  • About

This classic Georgian sauce is made from the small native plums called tkemali. If you can’t find sour plums, substitute slightly unripe sweet ones.

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound fresh sour plums
  • 6 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 3 small cloves

Method

Bring the plums to a boil in water and simmer until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the plums, then peel and pit them.

In a bowl mash the plums and then stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serve at room temperature. This sauce is best when made 1 day ahead of serving time and allowe