Azu in Primorsky Style

2 servings

45 minutes

Azu Primorsky is a unique dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich flavors of the sea and land. The recipe is based on cucumaria, a seafood delicacy that gives the dish tenderness and slight elasticity. A spicy tomato sauce made with onions, carrots, and spices enriches the flavor, creating a rich aroma. Crispy fried potatoes and pickles add contrast, making azu multifaceted. This dish not only delights the taste but is also interesting from a historical perspective: traditional azu was made with meat but was adapted in Primorye using local seafood. It is served hot and pairs perfectly with fresh bread or herbs, creating harmony of flavors in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 310.1
• Proteins: 15.5g
• Fats: 10.2g
• Carbohydrates: 42.6g

Ingredients

• Cucumaria: 240 g
• Onion: 140 g
• Pickles: 80 g
• Potato: 300 g
• Vegetable oil: 40 ml
• Carrot: 20 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Tomato puree: 80 ml
• Water: 320 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Spices: to taste
• Wheat flour: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare tomato sauce: sauté onion (40 g), carrot, flour, and tomato puree, add water, salt, spices, boil, and strain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 140 g
   • Carrot: 20 g
   • Wheat flour:  to taste
   • Tomato puree: 80 ml
   • Water: 320 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

2. Cut the potatoes and fry them in oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 300 g
   • Vegetable oil: 40 ml

3. Boil the cucumbers and cut them into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumaria: 240 g

4. Fry in butter and mix with sautéed onions, pickles, and diced fried potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g
   • Onion: 140 g
   • Pickles: 80 g
   • Potato: 300 g

5. Pour with tomato sauce, simmer for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato puree: 80 ml