Squash caviar is already a masterpiece of culinary art, a classic appetizer, and all this from just four ingredients.
It has a unique taste, beautiful texture and, in general, just the sight of it evokes pleasant memories and associations.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova , a cook and fourth-category baker, told how to prepare squash caviar according to GOST.
You will need:
- zucchini - 1 kg;
- onion (bulb) - 300 g;
- carrots - 300 g;
- tomato paste - 70 gr;
- salt - 1 tsp;
- sugar - 1 tbsp;
- black pepper (ground) - ¼ tsp;
- vinegar (9%) - 1 tbsp;
- vegetable oil - 70 ml.
How to cook
1. Peel and grate the carrots on a coarse grater, and cut the peeled onion into cubes.
2. Peel and seed the zucchini and cut into cubes (1-1.5 cm).
3. Fry the onion in vegetable oil until translucent, then add the carrots and tomato paste and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
4. Place the vegetables in a thick-bottomed saucepan, add the zucchini and spices, salt, and simmer over low heat with the lid closed until the zucchini becomes soft.
5. Then chop everything using a blender or pass the vegetables through a meat grinder.
6. Place the finished puree on medium heat and bring to a boil, then add vinegar and remove the caviar from the stove.
Pour into sterile jars, close, turn over and leave until completely cool, then put away for storage.
Earlier we told you how to make buckwheat porridge much tastier.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
