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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
40 minutes
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Serves
6
Author Notes
Zucchini caviar - this is the name this dish has in Ukraine. For this region, zucchini or squash caviar is a traditional dish. It can be prepared to be eaten immediately or prepared for long-term storage (in this case, vinegar is added to the recipe).
The dish contains a lot of fiber and vitamins, as it consists entirely of vegetables. It can be used as a sauce, pasta (which is usually spread on bread), and even as a soup.
The recipe varies depending on your preference, for example, my family loves spicy food, so we add hot peppers, but this ingredient can be skipped if you are not a fan of spicy foods.
Can be cooked in a saucepan on the stovetop or in your Instant Pot.
So, if you are ready to get acquainted with Ukrainian cuisine, let's start cooking! —Anna Vorobiova
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Ingredients
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3
summer squash or zucchini, skin peeled
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1
large carrot, peeled
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1
bell pepper
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1
yellow onion
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4
garlic cloves, peeled
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1
hot pepper (optional)
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3 tablespoons
of concentrated tomato paste or 1 can of skinless canned tomatoes
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2 teaspoons
paprika powder
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1 cup
of water
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil for serving (optional)
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Dill, finely chopped (optional)
Directions
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Cook bell peppers in the oven or on the grill to easily peel.
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Cut all vegetables into large pieces, put them in a saucepan, add tomato paste (or canned tomatoes). Pour 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
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Remove the lid, add paprika powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes or until excess moisture evaporates (you should have no more than 1/3 of the liquid left).
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Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Eat hot with olive oil and dill or refrigerate until cool and serve as a sauce, dip, or cold soup.
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