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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Emanuel Cervantes
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this zacusca definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'm sure I'll be making again and again.
Seaera Ross
[email protected]This zacusca is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the smoky flavor is so inviting. I love serving it on a cold winter day with a glass of red wine.
Tina Carmel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this zacusca. The eggplant was roasted until it was soft and tender, and the addition of the other vegetables and spices made it really flavorful. I served it with bread and it was a delicious and satisfying
Jou Nefzi
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The zacusca is delicious and it's a great way to get rid of leftover
Md Mosharof
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this zacusca. I roasted the eggplant and peppers over a charcoal grill, which gave them a nice charred flavor. The zacusca was also very easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a few ho
Emmanuel Kokobane
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ground beef from this recipe. The zacusca was still delicious and flavorful without it. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Lethabo Lesame
[email protected]This zacusca is the perfect make-ahead dish. I made a big batch and froze it in individual containers. Now I have a delicious and healthy meal or snack on hand whenever I need it. I just thaw it out and heat it up, and it's good to go.
Rana Ameer
[email protected]I made this zacusca for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Ga El
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to add some Romanian flavor to your meals. It's perfect for dipping, spreading, or using as a condiment. I love the smoky flavor of the roasted vegetables and the addition of the walnuts and spices makes it even more delic
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[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this zacusca definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'm sure I'll be making again and again.
Leland burnes
[email protected]This zacusca is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the smoky flavor is so inviting. I love serving it on a cold winter day with a glass of red wine.
dawit habtamu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this zacusca. The eggplant was roasted until it was soft and tender, and the addition of the other vegetables and spices made it really flavorful. I served it with bread and it was a delicious and satisfying
Jahmaad Freeman
[email protected]This zacusca is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The zacusca is delicious and it's a great way to get rid of leftover
Pat Kelly
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of this zacusca. I roasted the eggplant and peppers over a charcoal grill, which gave them a nice charred flavor. The zacusca was also very easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a few ho
Bobby Jahcure
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the ground beef from this recipe. The zacusca was still delicious and flavorful without it. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Chad Sexton
[email protected]This zacusca is the perfect make-ahead dish. I made a big batch and froze it in individual containers. Now I have a delicious and healthy meal or snack on hand whenever I need it. I just thaw it out and heat it up, and it's good to go.
Jessica Blake
[email protected]I made this zacusca for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I served it with crackers, bread, and vegetables, and it was perfect for dipping and spreading. I will definitely be making this again for my next pa
Prahlad
[email protected]I was a bit intimidated by the long list of ingredients, but this recipe was actually very easy to follow. The hardest part was waiting for the zacusca to cook down, but it was worth the wait. The finished product was absolutely delicious and I can't
Sonu Mehmi
[email protected]Romanian zacusca is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, spread, or condiment. I love the smoky and savory flavor of the roasted eggplant and peppers, and the addition of walnuts and spices makes it even more complex and flavo