Azu in Primorsky Style
2 servings
45 minutes
Azu Primorsky is a unique dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich flavors of the sea and land. The recipe is based on cucumaria, a seafood delicacy that gives the dish tenderness and slight elasticity. A spicy tomato sauce made with onions, carrots, and spices enriches the flavor, creating a rich aroma. Crispy fried potatoes and pickles add contrast, making azu multifaceted. This dish not only delights the taste but is also interesting from a historical perspective: traditional azu was made with meat but was adapted in Primorye using local seafood. It is served hot and pairs perfectly with fresh bread or herbs, creating harmony of flavors in every bite.
1
Prepare tomato sauce: sauté onion (40 g), carrot, flour, and tomato puree, add water, salt, spices, boil, and strain.
- Onion: 140 g
- Carrot: 20 g
- Wheat flour: to taste
- Tomato puree: 80 ml
- Water: 320 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
2
Cut the potatoes and fry them in oil.
- Potato: 300 g
- Vegetable oil: 40 ml
3
Boil the cucumbers and cut them into cubes.
- Cucumaria (sea cucumber): 240 g
4
Fry in butter and mix with sautéed onions, pickles, and diced fried potatoes.
- Butter: 20 g
- Onion: 140 g
- Pickled cucumbers: 80 g
- Potato: 300 g
5
Pour with tomato sauce, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Tomato puree: 80 ml