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Lactose
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Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
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Gluten Sensitivity
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"Parsley - the jewel of herbs, both in the pot and on the plate." - Albert Stockli, Chef
Pretty much every culture has their version of the green sauce. Pesto in Italy, Salsa Verde in Spain, Chimichurri in Argentina. This Georgian cilantro sauce recipe is also known as Niortskali. There are a lot of variations, but the basic ingredients, as with a lot of green sauces, are cilantro, parsley, garlic and oil.
The difference with this sauce is the apricots. The traditional Georgian recipes will use an apricot "leather" which is similar to a fruit roll-up. Dried apricots will work well, but soaking them makes all the difference and soaking them overnight is worth the extra step. Unlike a pesto or salsa verde with a more textured mouthfeel, the apricots give this sauce both a silky sweetness and a rich creamy texture. It is perfect served on pork or flavorful fish like salmon or mackerel.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 3 tablespoons sauce and 4 ounces pork
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and is great the second day. The sauce keeps well and the pork makes great sandwiches.
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F.
When hot, add the olive oil.
Sprinkle the pork with salt and place in the pan.
Cook for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to sear the meat on the outside.
Remove from the oven when cooked and let it rest for about 2 minutes.
Slice and serve topped with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3 tablespoons sauce and 4 ounces pork
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 | Calories from Fat 90 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 145mg | 49% |
Sodium 520mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrates 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Sugars 5g | |
Protein 49g |
Vitamin A 5% | Vitamin C 10% |
Calcium 3% | Iron 17% |
Vitamin K 90mcg | Potassium 1100 mg |