Zucchini Caviar with Carrots
Description
Perfect for winter stocking up. Aromatic and appetizing homemade zucchini caviar with carrots is quite easy to make, and the taste is so magical you can’t stop eating it. The main advantage of this recipe is that you can vary the flavor, making the caviar slightly salty, a little spicy, or more seasoned. The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here is the appetizing set of ingredients you will need to recreate this simple zucchini caviar with carrot recipe in your own kitchen.
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Step 2
2. First, wash and pat dry the zucchini; if necessary, peel the skin. Cut into medium-sized pieces.
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Step 3
3. Pour a little oil into the pan and fry the zucchini until golden brown over medium heat. If you like, you can also dice them, for example.
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4. Meanwhile, peel the onion and carrots and chop the vegetables as desired.
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Step 5
5. Transfer to a separate skillet with a small amount of oil and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little garlic to taste.
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Step 6
6. Transfer the fried zucchini to a saucepan.
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7. Add a little tomato paste and a splash of water to the carrots and onions. Simmer for another couple of minutes, then transfer to the zucchini and braise everything together over medium heat for another 10 minutes.
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8. Homemade zucchini caviar with carrots can be prepared either in a blender bowl, in which case it will be smooth, or passed through a meat grinder. Place the chopped caviar on the heat and cook for another 20 minutes. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and chopped herbs.
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9. To preserve caviar for winter, divide it among clean jars and sterilize for about 15–20 minutes. Then seal with lids and leave until fully cooled, upside down.