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Zucchini caviar is truly a favorite delicacy of Russians. In Soviet times, it was sold in stores, and it did not sit on the shelves. Housewives also prepared squash caviar, each with their own recipe. It always turned out tasty and unusual, because caviar can be cooked with different additives. The ingredients can be fried or without this procedure.
Today we offer you an unusual recipe for an amazing appetizer with beets. You can eat it at any time, even with bread or potatoes. Our squash caviar does not require frying, which will significantly reduce the cooking time.
Russians didn't always grow zucchini. It is essentially an exotic vegetable that grows in Mexico. First it came to Europe, and from there to Russian gardens.
The vegetable contains a minimal amount of calories, so it is considered a dietary product containing many different microelements, vitamins, and, most importantly, healthy fiber. It is recommended for young children and elderly people. Nutritionists have also turned their attention to zucchini and advise using dishes with it when losing weight.
Unusual caviar
Today we propose to prepare an unusual squash caviar. The fact is that in addition to the usual vegetables, it contains beets.
Ingredients
So, what products do you need to stock up on for caviar:
- young zucchini, carrots, beets, onions, ripe tomatoes - 1 kilogram each;
- garlic – 1 medium head;
- vegetable oil – 250 ml;
- salt. – 2 tbsp. l.;
- a mixture of black and red ground pepper - just half a teaspoon;
- vinegar essence - 1.5 tablespoons.
It will take about two hours to prepare unusual caviar from zucchini. But we assure you, it's worth it. The result will be a finger-licking appetizer.
How to cook
Before you start preparing squash caviar with beets, you need to prepare the vegetables.
Preparing vegetables
- Zucchini, beets and carrots are soaked separately in cold water to wash off any stuck soil. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
- After the vegetables have dried, peel them, and also the middle of the zucchini, if seeds have already formed. Remove the skins from the onion. We wash the vegetables again and place them on a clean napkin.
- For caviar you need tomatoes without skin. Scald them with boiling water, then plunge into ice water. They will clean without problems. After this, the tomatoes are ground into a separate cup.
- First cut the vegetables into pieces and then grind them in a meat grinder. You need to grind the zucchini separately to drain off the excess liquid. Garlic is crushed in a garlic press.
Cooking process
To cook caviar, you need to choose a container with a thick bottom. It is not advisable to use an enamel pan, because the appetizer will burn in it.
- Place the chopped vegetables (except tomatoes and garlic) in a saucepan, add salt, sugar, add oil and mix thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mass. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
- As soon as the caviar begins to boil, transfer to low heat and cook for about an hour. The pan must be covered with a lid.
- Add the crushed mixture of ground peppers and tomatoes, cook for another 40 minutes without a lid. If you add tomatoes right away, the cooking time of the beets will increase.
- After 10 minutes you need to add the garlic, boil for 5 minutes and pour in the essence. After 3 minutes the caviar is ready.
A hot appetizer of zucchini and beets, prepared without frying vegetables, is placed in sterile jars and covered with screw or tin lids. Turning the cans upside down, he wraps them in a blanket.
Can be stored in any cool place.
Zucchini caviar without frying:
Conclusion
As you can see, there is nothing complicated, and delicious, aromatic squash caviar will always be at hand. Make a small amount to test. Trust me that next time you make caviar using the full recipe. By the way, lovers of spicy snacks can add garlic and pepper.
How great it is to get a jar of zucchini caviar with beets out of hiding and enjoy the unusual taste.
