Bean Tursha in Armenian

Turshu is prepared from green beans and supplemented with other vegetables. Marinade for turshi is prepared without vinegar, and spices, hot peppers and garlic are always added. Tursha can be prepared for the winter.

Summary

Ingredients

• Green beans – 1 Kilogram
• Carrots – 1 Piece
• Garlic – 5 Cloves
• Hot Pepper – Part 1
• Water – 500 Milliliters
• Salt – 2 Tbsp. spoons
• Sugar – 1 Teaspoon
• Allspice – 5 Pieces
• Black pepper – 5 pieces
• Bay leaf – 1-2 pieces

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Instructions

1. Peel 5 garlic cloves and have the carrot ready for grating.
2. Add the allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaves to a saucepan.
3. Add 500 ml water, 2 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cool to room temperature.
4. Add the hot pepper and garlic cloves to the cooled marinade.
5. Trim the ends from the green beans and add them to a saucepan of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, boil for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to cold water to cool quickly.
6. Grate the carrot and add it to the cooled beans.
7. Pour the cooled marinade over the beans and carrots.
8. Place a weight on top (such as a plate) and leave at room temperature for 3 days.
9. After 3 days, transfer the turshu to clean glass jars, cover with the remaining marinade, and refrigerate for storage.

Bon appetit!