ROMANIAN ZACUSCA
A traditional vegetable spread found in Romania (probably in other neighboring countries as well). It is delicious on crust bread or even as a topping on rice for a quickie vegetarian meal. It is also excellent as a sandwich spread. This recipe is for a large batch intended for canning. You can cut it back if you want a smaller batch for immediate consumption.
Provided by Callu
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 jars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Over an open flame (gas stove or grill) completely blacken the skins of the eggplants and peppers.
- Peel skins off immediately. Easiest way to get the last bits off is to do it under a slow running faucet.
- Puree each of the three vegetables separately in a food processor. And place each in a separate bowl when you are finished.
- Place oil and onion in a large pot.
- Saute onions for about 4 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add eggplant, onion, salt and pepper.
- Cook until a thin layer of oil remains on top and when a spoonful of zacusca is removed, only the oil should run off the spoon, not the zacusca.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper to meet your tastes.
- Spoon mixture into sterilized jars of your choosing. It is easiest if they are all the same size.
- Wipe rims clean and place clean lids and rings on jars.
- Place into a single layer in large pot (water bath canner if you have one).
- Fill pot with water up to the necks of the jars. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool in water bath.
- When cool remove from water and you are ready to go. If oil separates just mix it back in when ready to serve.
- NOTE: My original Romanian recipe calls for a full Liter of oil but results in a much heavier and oilier zacusca. I cut mine back substantially from the original.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 6.2, Sodium 901.7, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 21.8, Sugar 30.2, Protein 9.6
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Izaak Hernandez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Owusu Francis
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Victor Qwilleran
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zacusca, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors are really good and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
GHS Mianwala Jadeed
[email protected]I made this zacusca for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Jessica Clarke
[email protected]This zacusca is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.
Flygamer 237
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good zacusca recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Vvv Vvv
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this. It turned out great!
Philip Tushan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zacusca, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors are really good and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
AyaanKhan Khan
[email protected]I made this zacusca for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Kassy Godie
[email protected]This zacusca is amazing! I love the smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.
Md Abul Kalam
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good zacusca recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Blessing Ijeoma
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this. It turned out great!
Shuvo Parves
[email protected]I love how easy this zacusca is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a few hours. It's the perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
Karan Shahi
[email protected]This is the best zacusca I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hamza shah Hamza shah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this zacusca changed my mind. The eggplant is cooked until it's soft and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables and spices is just perfect. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Gopimaya Gurung
[email protected]I love zacusca! It's such a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. I especially like to spread it on bread or crackers, or use it as a dip for vegetables.
Shajid Miha
[email protected]This zacusca is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is just right. I will definitely be making this again and again.