Ispanakhis PkhaliSpinach and Walnut Spread
Ispanakhis pkhali is a Georgian spinach and walnut spread seasoned with garlic, herbs, vinegar, blue fenugreek, and marigold. It is served chilled or cool as part of an appetizer table.
Prep
25m
Cook
5m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Spread
- 400gSpinach
- 1lWater
- 200gWalnuts (finely ground)
- 10gGarlic (minced)
- 15gFresh Coriander (finely chopped)
- 15mlDistilled White Vinegar
- 2gBlue Fenugreek
- 2gDried Marigold Petals (crumbled)
- 6gSalt
- 1gBlack Pepper
- 60gPomegranate Seeds
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil and blanch the spinach just until wilted. Drain well, cool, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- 02
Finely chop or grind the spinach, then mix it with the ground walnuts, garlic, fresh coriander, distilled white vinegar, blue fenugreek, dried marigold petals, salt, and black pepper.
- 03
Mix until the spread is smooth and well seasoned, then chill until firm enough to shape.
- 04
Shape into small mounds or serve in a bowl, and finish with pomegranate seeds.
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