Overseas caviar, squash

10 servings

80 minutes

Caviar from the sea, zucchini caviar is a delicate vegetable puree that has won the hearts of gourmets with its simplicity and rich flavor. Originating from Russian cuisine, it symbolizes the warmth of home and culinary traditions passed down through generations. Sweet carrots, soft zucchinis, and juicy tomatoes come together in a harmonious ensemble enriched with the aroma of basil and a hint of garlic's spiciness. This dish is perfect as an independent appetizer or as an accompaniment to meat and bread. Caviar is versatile: it can be served hot, chilled, or even as a sauce. Each spoonful hides the taste of summer and lovingly prepared vegetables, while its velvety texture makes it truly exquisite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 93.1
• Proteins: 2.1g
• Fats: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 12.9g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 3 pc
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Onion: 3 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Basil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Water: 1 glass

Cooking steps

1. The number of zucchinis should depend on their size. If they are small, about 4-5 pieces, and if larger, 3-4. They need to be peeled with a vegetable peeler, and in larger zucchinis, remove the seeds (if they are not too hard, it's fine, everything will be steamed, and then the blender will do its job!). Cut the zucchinis into small cubes and pour them into a deep frying pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 3 pieces

2. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater and add it to the zucchini. Pour in a glass of water, add basil, cover with a lid, and place on medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Basil:  to taste
   • Water: 1 glass

3. Meanwhile, pour boiling water over the tomatoes. The pepper also has a tough skin, but if it's young, it is not felt at all, so we won't touch it for now.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

4. Chop the onion into cubes and fry in a separate pan until slightly golden. Then add to the vegetable mixture to stew.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces

5. Peel the tomatoes, crush them by hand into a pan (you can chop or grate them). Add finely chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for another 20 minutes on low heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Puree the mixture with a blender and season with herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil:  to taste