Tatar-style Azu in a Pot
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I really love meat baked with potatoes and vegetables, especially when enjoyed with a pickled cucumber, so this dish is a real find for me! Preparing Tatar-style azu in a pot at home won't be difficult at all, so treat your taste buds and go ahead and start cooking. There are many variations of this dish, but here I offer you the classic recipe for Tatar-style azu in a pot. Good luck with your cooking! The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the meat into strips and fry in heated vegetable oil in a pan for 5 minutes until golden brown, lightly salted and peppered. Cut the cucumbers into cubes or grate coarsely and place them at the bottom of the pots. Place the fried meat on top. Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise and ketchup, then add 3 tablespoons of the sauce into each pot over the meat and cucumbers. Add 3 peppercorns, a bay leaf, and sprinkle with dried dill.
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Step 2
) Peel the onion and slice it into half-rings, grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Then place them in a frying pan, add spices, and sauté for a few minutes until golden. Transfer to baking pots.
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Step 3
Then you need to peel the potatoes and cut them into large pieces (sticks or wedges). Place the potatoes in a frying pan and fry for about 7 minutes over high heat until they develop a nice golden crust, generously seasoning with pepper. Then transfer them to baking pots, pour over a sauce made from tomato paste diluted with water, cover the pots, and place them in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Step 4
Once the ready-made azu is delivered, sprinkle it with grated cheese right in the pots, optionally garnish with fresh herbs, and serve. For those who find it inconvenient to eat from the pot, you can transfer the contents to plates—this won't affect the taste quality at all.