Eggplant caviar from the Russian diaspora in Central Asia

8 servings

75 minutes

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Eggplant caviar from the Russian diaspora in Central Asia is a dish that incorporates the traditions of Russian cuisine adapted to the richness of Eastern flavors. Tender eggplants infused with the aroma of stewed vegetables create a velvety texture, while sweet peppers add a hint of spiciness. Garlic and cilantro fill the caviar with freshness, and tomatoes give it a pleasant tang. Historically, this dish became popular among Russian settlers in Central Asia, where local spices and cooking methods added unique notes to it. The caviar pairs perfectly with soft bread or hot flatbreads and can serve as either an independent dish or a side. It can be enjoyed warm or cold, savoring the deep and rich flavor of each spoonful.

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Ingredients

8servings

Eggplants

4 pieces

Onion

2 pieces

Carrot

3 pieces

Sweet pepper

5 piece

Tomatoes

4 pieces

Garlic

4 cloves

Coriander

2 g

Salt

to taste

Vegetable oil

200 ml

Cooking steps

1
Clean and slice the onion into half rings and the carrot into medium-sized strips. The amount of chopped onion and carrot should be equal when placed in the plates.
Required ingredients:
1. Onion: 2 pieces
2. Carrot: 3 pieces

2
Place a cauldron or deep frying pan on high heat. Pour vegetable oil in, but only to half the height of your index finger.
Required ingredients:
1. Vegetable oil: 200 ml

3
Pour the onion into the heated oil and reduce the heat to medium, stirring to prevent the onion from burning. When the onion becomes soft, add the carrot and sauté the vegetables, stirring. Adjust the heat to prevent the vegetables from burning.
Required ingredients:
1. Onion: 2 pieces
2. Carrot: 3 pieces

4
Cut the pepper into quarters and add it to the carrots and onions, sautéing while stirring. Add salt to taste.
Required ingredients:
1. Sweet pepper: 5 piece
2. Salt: to taste

5
Meanwhile, cut the eggplants into cubes the size of your fingernail, add them to the cooking dish, and stir constantly to prevent the vegetables from burning; the heat should be medium.
Required ingredients:
1. Eggplants: 4 pieces

6
Grate the tomatoes on a coarse grater. Chop the garlic with a knife.
Required ingredients:
1. Tomatoes: 4 pieces
2. Garlic: 4 cloves

7
When the ingredients are sautéed, add the tomatoes, simmer for 3 minutes while stirring, add garlic, mix, and cover. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
Required ingredients:
1. Tomatoes: 4 pieces
2. Garlic: 4 cloves

8
Chop the cilantro and add it after 35 minutes of simmering.
Required ingredients:
1. Coriander: 2 g

9
After 40 minutes, stir the caviar and taste it. Add salt if needed, and it's ready.
Required ingredients:
1. Salt: to taste