About Kakhetian Pickle Assortment — Mtsnili with Jonjoli
მწნილის ასორტი · about 1 kg · Easy · 20 minutes
Mtsnili is the Georgian table's assorted pickled vegetables: each pickle keeps its own shape and character, arranged together as a side dish. Kakhetian jonjoli is a distinctive part of this selection, while cucumbers, green tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and garlic add a range of crisp, tangy bites.
This version assembles commercially prepared, ready-to-eat pickles rather than fermenting or preserving vegetables at home. The jonjoli is tossed separately with thinly sliced red onion, fresh coriander, Kakhetian sunflower oil and a little red-wine vinegar, then placed beside the other pickles so their flavors stay distinct.
Drain the vegetables well and cut them into pieces that are easy to pick up with a fork. Serve the platter cool alongside beans, grilled foods or other supra dishes. Since the individual pickles are already seasoned and salted, the recipe adds no extra salt.
