Vegetable stew with cracklings
4 servings
25 minutes
Vegetable stew with cracklings is a true gastronomic odyssey of Russian cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with a rich, deeply cozy flavor. Historically, such dishes appeared in village homes where fresh vegetables harmoniously united with aromatic lard to create a hearty and warming treat. Tender zucchini and eggplants soaked in the rich notes of cracklings are complemented by a spicy blend of soy and Worcestershire sauce. Olive oil adds softness to the dish while garlic and pepper provide expressive sharpness. Peas bring a sweet freshness that balances the rich taste. This dish pairs wonderfully with sour cream, highlighting its creamy depth and is perfect for both cozy family dinners and heartfelt gatherings with friends. Aromatic, rich, and incredibly homely — a stew that awakens memories of the warmth of home.
1
Cut the zucchini into cubes.
- Zucchini: 1000 g
2
Cut the eggplant into cubes.
- Eggplant: 180 g
3
Chop the onion coarsely.
- Onion: 150 g
4
Chop the garlic coarsely.
- Garlic: 40 g
5
Place diced fat in a hot skillet. Fry, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
- Salo (cured pork fat): 150 g
6
Add onion and pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Onion: 150 g
- Mixed peppercorns (four peppers): to taste
7
Place the onion and fat in a deep bowl.
8
Put the zucchini and eggplants in the same pan.
- Zucchini: 1000 g
- Eggplant: 180 g
9
Add olive oil and mix. Fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
10
Add peas.
- Frozen green peas: 200 g
11
Salt and pepper.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Mixed peppercorns (four peppers): to taste
12
Add Worcestershire sauce. Mix.
- Worcestershire sauce: 3 tablespoons
13
Add soy sauce and mix. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-12 minutes over medium heat.
- Light soy sauce: 1.5 tablespoon
14
Add garlic. Stir.
- Garlic: 40 g
15
After 2 minutes, add onion and cracklings. Stir and simmer for another minute.
- Onion: 150 g
- Salo (cured pork fat): 150 g
16
Serve on a plate, optionally add sour cream and serve.
- Sour cream (30%): to taste
