Vegetable caviar can be safely called the most popular dish. In what combination do not the housewives combine products. But eggplant caviar is considered the leader. And cooked in a slow cooker will not only bring pleasure, but also save a lot of time for the hostess. Eggplant is a special vegetable. The set of nutrients in it deserves respect. In addition, fiber, potassium and vitamin PP are indispensable in dietary nutrition, as well as for people with digestive problems. Vegetables for different dishes are boiled, baked, fried, stewed – each recipe has its own zest and benefits. But caviar remains the most famous. It is prepared in different ways. Today we will pay attention to cooking a popular dish in a slow cooker.
Why do housewives prefer the recipe for eggplant caviar in a slow cooker? This is due to the characteristics of household appliances for the kitchen:
- You don’t have to keep track of the time. The timer will tell you in time when the moment of the next operation has come or when the dish is already ready.
- Multicup up to 6 liters. This volume is enough for the whole family and you do not have to re-put vegetables in the slow cooker for eggplant caviar.
- A large number of modes will provide the desired temperature for processing.
Eggplant caviar in a slow cooker is very tasty, tender and fragrant. The recipe is simple, you just need to correctly use the slow cooker. And the technology for preparing vegetables is no different from the usual method of cooking.
If you choose to cook caviar from blue in the Redmond slow cooker, then you will be able to adjust the temperature and time at the time of operation of the device.
What vegetables do you need for delicious caviar?
- Eggplant – 3 medium-sized pieces are enough.
- Carrots – two medium or one large.
- Bulgarian sweet pepper – 2 or 3 pcs.
- Tomatoes – 3 large, red or pink are suitable.
- Garlic – 2 cloves (if you cook without garlic, caviar will still be great).
This is a set of basic ingredients.
For lovers of spiciness, you need to add hot pepper, if you need tender and sweet caviar, put more carrots and onions.
Cooking in a multicooker “Redmond”
First of all, let’s prepare the vegetables for the Redmond pressure cooker.
Eggplants in the finished dish are a little bitter, so let’s take action:
- peel the skin;
- cut into cubes;
- put in a container;
- fill with salt water (1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of water).
The eggplant must be completely covered with water. If the pieces float, press them down with the lid of the pot. We leave them for a while and take care of other vegetables.
Bow queue. We turn on the multicooker for the “Frying” program, set the time for 30 minutes, pour vegetable oil into the multicup and chop the onion. As soon as the oil is hot, send the onion to the slow cooker. Fry it until transparent.
Carrot. It goes well in caviar, if it is cut into strips or grated on a coarse grater. We send to the multicup to the onion and fry for 5 minutes.
While the carrots and onions are being cooked, prepare the peppers. Wash it thoroughly, remove the seeds, remove the stem. Cut into cubes of the desired size and add to the onions and carrots.
We drain the water from the eggplants, put them in a multi-cup and continue to fry the vegetables all together for 10 minutes.
Prepare tomatoes. They need to be poured over with boiling water and peeled. Cut into small cubes (so it will be tastier) and send to the rest of the vegetables in a slow cooker. Some housewives successfully replace tomatoes with tomato paste. This technique is very useful when caviar is cooked in winter or late autumn. Fresh tomatoes are not always available at this time. Another nuance is to freeze eggplants and peppers for the winter version of vegetable caviar. Carrots and onions are not a problem for the hostess in winter, and the rest of the components can be prepared in advance. Then it is not necessary to cook eggplant caviar in a slow cooker for the winter in the summer. You can make your favorite dish at any time from frozen vegetables. The recipe is no different from the summer version, the caviar will retain the taste of fresh products.
After the “Frying” time has elapsed, turn off the multicooker. Salt the dish, pepper (to taste), add garlic (chopped). Now we change the mode. Turn off “Frying” and turn on “Extinguishing”. We choose the time from 30 to 40 minutes, it depends on the size of the pieces of chopped vegetables. By the way, many housewives add garlic, spices and salt 10 minutes before the end of the stew. So, more useful substances are stored in products. Greenery is a must. This is an indispensable component that gives eggplant caviar in a slow cooker the smell of summer.
Useful tips for housewives
The finished dish can be eaten both hot and cold.
Aroma and taste qualities are preserved in any form. If you need to prepare eggplant caviar in a slow cooker for the winter, then the stewing time is lengthened.
- Set the “Extinguishing” mode from 50 minutes to an hour.
- Sterilize jars.
- Lay out the finished dish in a dry glass container, roll up the lids, leave to cool.
The slower the workpiece cools, the more reliable its safety in winter. Therefore, banks can be wrapped up.
The recipe for making eggplant caviar in the Redmond slow cooker is very clear and simple. Novice hostesses are happy to place it in their piggy bank of their favorite blanks.
