Classic Zucchini Caviar for Winter
Description
A homemade winter preserve. If desired, add sweet pepper, garlic cloves, and ground black pepper to the listed ingredients to enhance the flavor of the finished preserve. Be sure to prepare this vegetable caviar for winter and treat your loved ones to a delicious appetizer.
Instructions
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Step 1
For convenience, lay out all the vegetables and the remaining ingredients on the work surface.
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Step 2
Wash all the zucchini thoroughly and peel the skin with a vegetable peeler; if necessary, remove the seeds (I did not remove them).
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Step 3
Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or quarter-rounds.
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Step 4
Pour 50 ml of vegetable oil into a large skillet and add the sliced zucchini.
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Step 5
Sauté them over low heat until tender.
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Step 6
Grate the carrot on the coarse side of the grater.
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Step 7
Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
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Step 8
Place the onion and carrots in a deep frying pan into which you have previously poured 50 ml of vegetable oil.
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Step 9
Sauté these vegetables over medium heat until tender, stirring regularly with a spatula.
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Step 10
After that, add the sautéed onion and carrots to the pan with the zucchini. Mix everything together.
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Step 11
Place this vegetable mixture in the blender's spacious bowl.
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Step 12
Process the vegetables until smooth puree.
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Step 13
Transfer the mixture from the blender bowl into a large frying pan, set the heat to low, and wait until it starts to bubble.
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Step 14
Add tomato paste, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Mix.
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Step 15
Cook over low heat with the lid on until done to your liking (be careful—the roe pops vigorously). Taste for salt and sugar, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Step 16
Wash the jars and lids in advance, sterilize them using whichever method you prefer, and pack the hot caviar into the jars.
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Step 17
In advance, wash the jars and lids, sterilize them using a method convenient for you, and distribute the hot caviar into the jars.
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Step 18
In the morning, store the finished zucchini caviar in the pantry for storage.
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Step 19
In the morning, transfer the finished zucchini caviar to the pantry for storage.