Vegetable caviar can easily be called the most popular dish. Housewives combine products in whatever combination. But eggplant caviar is considered the leader. And cooked in a slow cooker will not only bring pleasure, but will also significantly save the housewife time. Eggplant is a special vegetable. The range of nutrients it contains deserves respect. In addition, fiber, potassium and vitamin PP are indispensable in dietary nutrition, as well as for people with digestive problems. Vegetables for different dishes are boiled, baked, fried, stewed - each recipe has its own flavor and benefits. But the most famous is caviar. It is prepared in different ways. Today we will pay attention to preparing a popular dish in a slow cooker.
Why do housewives prefer a recipe? eggplant caviar in a slow cooker? This is due to the characteristics of household appliances for the kitchen:
- You don't need to keep track of time. The timer will promptly tell you when the next operation has arrived or when the dish is ready.
- Multicup up to 6 liters. This volume is enough for the whole family and you don’t have to re-put vegetables in the slow cooker for eggplant caviar.
- A large number of modes will provide the desired temperature for processing.
Eggplant caviar in a slow cooker turns out very tasty, tender and aromatic. The recipe is simple, you just need to use the multicooker correctly.And the technology for preparing vegetables is no different from the usual cooking method.
If you choose to prepare blue caviar in the Redmond multicooker, you will be able to regulate the temperature and time while the device is operating.
What vegetables are needed for delicious caviar?
- Eggplants – 3 medium-sized pieces are enough.
- Carrots - two medium or one large.
- Sweet bell pepper – 2 or 3 pcs.
- Tomatoes – 3 large, red or pink are suitable.
- Garlic – 2 cloves (if you cook without garlic, the caviar will still be wonderful).
This is a set of basic ingredients.
For those who like spiciness, you need to add hot pepper; if you want delicate and sweet caviar, add more carrots and onions.
Cooking in the Redmond multicooker
First of all, let’s prepare vegetables for the Redmond pressure cooker.
Eggplants in the finished dish are a little bitter, so we’ll take the following measures:
- peel the skin;
- cut into cubes;
- put in a container;
- fill with salt water (1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water).
The eggplants should be completely covered with water. If pieces float, press them down with a pan lid. Leave them for a while and move on to other vegetables.
Queue for onions. Turn on the multicooker to the “Frying” program, set the time to 30 minutes, pour vegetable oil into the multicup and chop the onion. Once the oil is hot, place the onions in the slow cooker. Fry it until transparent.
Carrot. It goes well with caviar if it is cut into strips or grated on a coarse grater. Place in a multi-cup with the onion and fry for 5 minutes.
While the carrots and onions are being heat treated, prepare the peppers. Wash it thoroughly, remove the seeds, and remove the stem. Cut into cubes of the desired size and add to the onions and carrots.
Drain the water from the eggplants, place them in a multi-cup and continue to fry the vegetables all together for 10 minutes.
Prepare the tomatoes. They need to be doused with boiling water and the skin removed. Cut into small cubes (it will be tastier this way) and place in the slow cooker with the rest of the vegetables. Some housewives successfully replace tomatoes with tomato paste. This technique is very useful when preparing caviar in winter or late autumn. Fresh tomatoes are not always available at this time. Another nuance is to freeze eggplants and peppers for a winter version of vegetable caviar. Carrots and onions are not a problem for the housewife in winter, and the remaining ingredients can be prepared in advance. Then it is not necessary to cook eggplant caviar in a slow cooker in the summer for the winter. You can make your favorite dish at any time from frozen vegetables. The recipe is no different from the summer version; caviar will retain the taste of fresh food.
After the “Frying” time has elapsed, turn off the multicooker. Salt and pepper the dish (to taste), add garlic (chopped). Now let's change the mode. Turn off “Frying” and turn on “Stewing”. We choose the time from 30 to 40 minutes, it depends on the size of the pieces of chopped vegetables. By the way, many housewives add garlic, spices and salt 10 minutes before the end of stewing. This way, more nutrients are retained in foods. Greens are a must. This is an indispensable component that gives eggplant caviar in a slow cooker the smell of summer.
Useful recommendations for housewives
The finished dish can be eaten both hot and cold.
The aroma and taste are preserved in any form. If you need to prepare eggplant caviar in a slow cooker for the winter, the stewing time will be longer.
- Set the “Quenching” mode for 50 minutes to an hour.
- Sterilize the jars.
- Place the finished dish in a dry glass container, roll up the lids, and leave to cool.
The slower the workpiece cools, the more reliable its preservation in winter. Therefore, the jars can be wrapped.
The recipe for making eggplant caviar in the Redmond multicooker is very clear and simple. Beginning housewives are happy to add it to their collection of favorite preparations.
