Cucumaria stewed with onions
2 servings
45 minutes
Stewed sea cucumber with onions is an unusual and exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines seafood delicacies with traditional flavors. Sea cucumber, a marine organism known for its health benefits, acquires a soft, tender texture after cooking. Paired with golden-fried onions and rich tomato sauce, it reveals its rich, slightly sweet taste with light marine notes. The dish is perfect as a standalone treat or as an appetizer to side dishes. Oven stewing adds richness and depth of flavor to the dish while spices provide zest. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to try something new and unique while discovering the richness of seafood in harmony with classic Russian ingredients.
1
Pass the boiled cucumber through a meat grinder and fry in vegetable oil.
- Cucumaria (sea cucumber): 500 g
- Vegetable oil: 90 ml
2
Fry the chopped onion simultaneously and mix with cucumber.
- Onion: 240 g
3
Place in a pot, pour with tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Tomato sauce: 200 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste