Pili (cabbage): recipe for pickling in Georgian

One of the popular dishes of Georgian cuisine is red pickled cabbage - a pili. For the winter, you can prepare such a piece by using different methods. We offer one of the most popular recipes.

Cabbage with beetroot

For spicy cabbage in Georgian you will need the following products:

• White cabbage - 2 large forks with a total mass of about 6 kg;
• Beet fresh medium size - 4-5 pcs .;
• Large heads of garlic - 6 pcs .;
• Medium-sized carrots - 5-6 pieces;
• A few fresh pods of chili pepper (3-4 pcs, lovers of sharp pick up more);
• Peppercorns (fragrant);
• Drinking water of 1.5 liters;
• Salt cooked in quantity - 2-3 spoons (large, with a slide);
• Vegetable oil - 4 tbsp. L .;
• A glass of table vinegar ;
• Fresh fennel is a big bunch.

Step-by-Step Technology

1st step

How is the pili prepared? Cabbage, the recipe of which we propose to study, is easy to solder. Initially, cut the forks into parts. One head is divided into 8 large chunks.

Step 2

Peel the beet, cut it into slices or slices about half a centimeter thick. Carrots are washed, peeled and cut along into several pieces. You can just rub this vegetable on a grater and lay out a layer.

Step 3

Prepared ingredients are laid out layers: beets in circles, cabbage in large pieces (sprinkle with spices), carrots and dill (sliced large).

Step 4

Prepare the marinade. To do this, take a liter of boiling water, add salt, vegetable oil, sugar. Then pour in the vinegar. Mix. Pour marinade cabbage. Place the load on top.

Step 5

Cover the cabbage with a towel or gauze and leave for a day (maybe hours for 12) at room temperature. After the specified time, try the pike on the palate. If everything is normal, then you can put the cabbage in the refrigerator.

6th step

Pili - cabbage, the recipe of which is suitable for harvesting for the winter, and for consumption immediately after salting. To preserve the product for long-term storage, you need to prepare the cans. They should be thoroughly rinsed, sterilized in any accessible way (over steam, microwave or oven). Next, decompose the prepared, salted cabbage over the containers and clog them with sterile lids. Serve the pili with boiled potatoes, put in soups and vinaigrettes. Bon Appetit!

Recommendations for preparing a snack "Piliuska"

• Cabbage, the recipe of which we cited above, will be painted evenly, if the beets are spread out in two layers: one from below, and the other at the very top.
• For those who like to salt vegetables in large volumes, it is recommended to use special barrels. Their bottom can be lined with horseradish leaves. They will give the ready-made cabbage an extra flavor.
• Not everyone fancies too sharp and sour vegetables. If you belong to this number of people, then you can use this recipe marinade: for a liter of water you need to take 2 tbsp. L. Vinegar (9%) and salt, 1 large spoonful of sugar.
• Do not cover the container with a cabbage lid. It is best to use a plate or a special plate (if the capacity is large).

Prepare for your home snack "Piliuska". Cabbage, the recipe of which is proposed in this article, it turns out very tasty!