~ Tkemali Recipe ~

24 ea Sour prunes pitted*
      1 c  Cider vinegar*
      2 T  Fresh lemon juice
      2 c  Water
      1 ea garlic clove peeled
      3 T  Cilantro freshly chopped
    1/2 t  Salt
    3/4 t  Red pepper flakes
 
  NOTE*
     Dried prunes may be used but must be soaked over
     night in the vinegar. Bring the water to a boil, add the prunes, remove
  from heat and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Bring back to a boil over High
  heat and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Put prunes into a seive. Save
  the liquid. Combine prunes, garlic, & cilantro in a blender. Pour in 1/4
  cup of the liquid and blend on high speed, add the re- maining liquid
  slowly until all is used. Transfer the blended mixture into a sauce pana nd
  add the salt & pepper. Bring to a boil on High, reduce het heat to Simmer
  and add the lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes. Pour over fish,
  poultry, or pork. ORIGIN: Dr. Verona Gubensko, Almaty, Kazakhstan
        She is a Russian from the Caucus region annd told me
        that this an old caucus recipe.