Experienced housewives offer many delicious recipes for zucchini caviar for the winter. An important point in the work is the selection of products and preparation of containers. The composition may contain various spices and other vegetables. To make the dish harmonious, you need to follow the recommended proportions and sequence of all actions. The snack can be stored for a long time, but subject to proper conditions.
Features of preparing zucchini caviar for the winter
There are three ways to prepare a vegetable dish. In the first case, the zucchini is cut into cubes, in the second, it is grated, in the third option, the vegetable must be chopped in a blender.
Tips to help make the dish even tastier:
- It is permissible to cook caviar not only on the stove, but also in a slow cooker.
- To get an interesting and unusual taste, other vegetables are added, for example, eggplant, carrots, hot peppers.
- Regular table vinegar can be replaced with grape or apple cider vinegar.
- Separately frying the garlic with onions and carrots will help make the taste richer.
- Thyme and sesame go well with zucchini.
How to properly prepare food and containers
To prepare vegetable caviar, it is best to select fresh, young specimens of zucchini, small in size. The peel should not show any damage, stains or signs of rotting. In young specimens, the seeds are immature, so there is no need to clean the inside.
All selected vegetables are thoroughly washed, then laid out on a towel until completely dry. Some housewives cut off the ends on both sides of the fruit.
Small glass jars are suitable for storing finished caviar. They must be carefully examined first. There should be no chips or cracks on the surface. It is advisable to wash the selected jars with soda or soap solution. Then sterilization is carried out.
How to cook zucchini caviar
To prepare caviar from zucchini for long-term storage, you need to choose a suitable recipe, prepare vegetables and containers.
Classic way
Prepare a snack from the following products:
- zucchini - 2.8 kg;
- onions and carrots - 950 g each;
- garlic - 46 g;
- parsley and dill - one bunch each;
- vegetable oil;
- tomato paste;
- ground pepper;
- seasonings
The cooking process includes the following steps:
- all vegetables are chopped in a blender;
- Pour oil into a large container and heat it;
- then add the vegetable mass and, after boiling, simmer for 28 minutes;
- add chopped garlic, tomato paste and continue to simmer for another 4 minutes;
- followed by herbs, ground pepper and salt;
- The finished caviar is placed in containers.
Simple recipe
An easy and fairly quick recipe for preparing caviar does not involve a frying step. To work you will need the following list of ingredients:
- zucchini - 900 g;
- onions - 45 g;
- tomato paste - 66 g;
- vegetable oil - 57 ml;
- vinegar - 34 ml;
- salt and sugar;
- ground pepper - 3 g;
- garlic - two cloves.
The dish takes approximately 90 minutes to prepare. You need to perform the following sequence of actions:
- zucchini and onions are crushed in a blender;
- pour oil into a frying pan, heat it up and add tomato paste;
- after 8 minutes, add all other vegetables;
- the vegetable mass is stewed for 52 minutes;
- then pour in vinegar, add chopped garlic, ground pepper, salt and continue to simmer for another 8 minutes;
- The caviar is placed in jars and covered with metal lids.
Storage periods and rules
Jars of caviar should be stored in a dark, cool place with good ventilation. The ideal option is a cellar or basement. In such conditions, caviar will retain its taste and benefits throughout the year.
If you plan to store it in an apartment, then the snack should be placed away from heating devices. A pantry is best.
