Zucchini caviar with garlic
4 servings
30 minutes
Zucchini caviar with garlic is a simple yet exquisite dish of Russian cuisine rooted in the traditions of home canning. This delicate vegetable appetizer has a soft texture where zucchini harmonizes with sweet carrots, juicy tomatoes, and piquant garlic. Stewing enhances the vegetables' flavors while garlic adds a subtle spiciness. The caviar is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat, bread, or potatoes. It can be served as a cold appetizer or warm vegetable spread. This versatile and light treat brings the taste of summer and the warmth of home.
1
Peel the zucchini and remove the seeds, cut into small cubes. Finely chop the carrot.
- Zucchini: 4 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
2
Place zucchini and carrots in a stewing dish, add a glass of water, cover with a lid, and stew on low heat.
- Zucchini: 4 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
3
When the zucchini becomes soft, add finely chopped tomatoes and a little vegetable oil, salt, mix, remove the lid, and simmer a bit more.
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
4
When the dish is almost ready, add finely chopped garlic.
- Garlic: 2 cloves