Eggplant caviar has a delicate texture, pleasant taste and aroma. In addition, it is very useful, because eggplants contain pectins, vitamins A, P, C and group B. These vegetables inhibit the development of atherosclerosis and have a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system. Eggplant caviar can also be prepared for the winter, in which case vinegar is added to it.
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You will need
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- 3 kg of eggplant;
- 0.5 kg of carrots;
- 2 kg of tomatoes;
- 1 head of garlic;
- 500 g of onion;
- 300 ml of vegetable oil;
- 100 ml table vinegar (9%);
- 1-2 pods of hot pepper (optional);
- salt to taste.
Instruction manual
1
Wash the eggplant, remove the stalks. Lubricate the baking sheet with vegetable oil, spread the vegetables on a baking sheet (whole) and place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C. Bake eggplant for 30 minutes.
2
While the eggplants are baked, peel the carrots, onions and garlic. Chop onion and garlic into small pieces. Grate the carrots on a coarse grater.
3
Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and fry the chopped onion until golden brown. Put it in a bowl, and in a pan fry the carrots.
4
Remove the eggplant from the oven, cool it, remove the skin (if desired). Cut them and grind with a blender or meat grinder.
5
Wash the tomatoes, peel them and chop them, put the resulting tomato puree in a skillet with vegetable oil and bring to a boil over low heat.
6
Put all the vegetables in tomato puree, salt and mix. Simmer the mixture over low heat for forty minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the chopped garlic and cook the eggplant caviar for another 10 minutes.
7
While the eggplant caviar is being cooked, wash the jars, sterilize and dry them. Boil the lids.
8
Add the vinegar to the caviar, mix it and place in banks. Twist the jars, turn them upside down and wrap them up. Wait for the caviar to cool completely, and then store it in a cool place.
note
For the preparation of caviar, you need to choose small eggplant with small seeds and tender flesh.
Useful advice
Eggplant for caviar can also be baked in the microwave, setting it to full capacity. Before baking, prick them with a fork in several places. Eggplant will be ready in about 10 minutes.
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