Bakat snack
8 servings
40 minutes
Bakat appetizer is a fragrant and spicy dish of Russian cuisine, known for its rich flavor and pleasant spiciness. The combination of eggplants, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes creates a harmonious texture, while garlic, vinegar, and herbs add zest. This recipe recalls traditional homemade preparations where vegetables were marinated and stewed to enhance their natural taste. The dish is perfect as an independent appetizer or a side dish for meat and fish meals. Its brightness and rich flavor make it especially suitable for festive tables. When cooled, the appetizer gains even more pronounced notes of spices and freshness, making it a favorite option for cozy family meals.
1
Prepare the marinade: place crushed tomatoes and garlic in a container, pour in oil and vinegar, add salt, sugar, chopped parsley, and hot pepper.
- Tomatoes: 1.5 kg
- Garlic: 3 heads
- Vegetable oil: 250 ml
- 6% vinegar: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: 50 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Parsley: 3 bunchs
- Chili pepper: to taste
2
Bring the mixture to a boil and add pepper (julienned), carrot (grated on a Korean grater), and eggplant (cubed); cook everything for 30-40 minutes on low heat under a lid, stirring occasionally.
- Bell pepper: 1 kg
- Carrot: 0.5 kg
- Eggplant: 2 kg
3
Chill and serve.