ZACUSCA RECIPE - ROMANIAN ROASTED EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER SPREAD
Zacusca is a Romanian vegetable spread made primarily from roasted eggplant and red peppers. It is popularly served as a spread on bread, but also as a relish for meats. Learn how to make it with Chili Pepper Madness.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Appetizer Main Course sauce
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Poke the eggplant flesh in several places with a knife (this allows steam to escape when cooking).
- Remove the stems from the peppers and core them. Slice them in half lengthwise.
- FOR GRILLING: Heat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Set the eggplant and red peppers (skin sides uonto the grates and close the lid. Grill 20 minutes, or until the red pepper skins bubble up and char. Remove them. Continue to grill the eggplant, flipping every few minutes to get an even char on the skins and the flesh is softened up, another 20 minutes or so. Remove from heat.
- FOR BAKING: Set the eggplant and red peppers onto a large foil-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees and bake the egglplant and peppers for 20 minutes, until the pepper skins char and bubble up. Remove the peppers and flip the eggplants. Continue to roast until the eggplants soften and blacken, another 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat.
- When the peppers and eggplant are done, remove the pepper skins and discard them. Set them aside for now, covered.
- Scoop out the eggplant flesh and discard the skins. Place the eggplant flesh into a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Let the liquids drain out for 1 hour.
- Add the drained eggplant and chili peppers to a blender or food processor and process until chunky.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan and add the onion and jalapeno peppers (and/or serrano peppers, if you're using them). Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until everything softens up.
- Add the processed eggplant and red peppers, fresh or canned tomatoes, sunflower oil, honey (if using), and salt and pepper. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until everything breaks down and combines into a thicker spread to your preferred thickness. I like to simmer 60-90 minutes to develop more flavor. If it dries out too much, add in a few tablespoons of water.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust for salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 69 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking.
- Cool slightly.
- Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Taste for salt and pepper.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 4 ingredients. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with oil mixture. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Roast vegetables until softened and lightly browned, 45-50 minutes, stirring once., Transfer to a food processor; cool slightly. Add tomato paste; pulse just until blended (mixture should be chunky)., Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Roasted eggplant with garlic & cheese creates a wonderful combination of savory flavors. Spread it on crusty bread or pita chips, or serve with crudites. Simple and delicious.
Provided by TerriD.
Categories Spreads
Time 50m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly grease baking sheet.
- Cut eggplant in half lengthwise.
- Place cut side down in baking sheet and bake about 40 minutes.
- Cool and remove skin.
- Using a food processor, puree eggplant, cream cheese, grated cheese and garlic until smooth.
- Add oil in stream until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.2, Fat 71.5, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 611.9, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 13.9
ROMANIAN EGGPLANT SPREAD (SALATA DE VINATE)
This is the recipe for Salata de Vinate that I learned when I lived in Romania in the late 90's. It is DELICIOUS!!!! It is something I still get cravings for and is a nice change from its middle eastern cousins. To get the "real" flavor you must cook the eggplant on an open flame.
Provided by Callu
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place eggplant over open flame (gas stove or grill).
- Carefully turn to ensure all the skin on eggplants are completely charred. They will look black and be very limp and soft from end to end.
- Immediately remove charred skin by placing them under cool running water. Pick off as many of the burnt bits as possible.
- Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with 1-2 teaspoons of salt. Allow moisture to drain off for at least 10 minutes.
- Place eggplant on a non-metal surface (wood is best) and chop with a WOOD (or plastic) chopping knife until it is pretty much pureed. In Romania every kitchen has a special wooden knife specifically for this purpose. I have used my hard plastic bread dough tool. DO NOT USE METAL it will react with the eggplant and give it a funky flavor.
- Place into a NON-METAL bowl and blend in mayonnaise and onion with a non-metal utensil until you have a smooth mixture.
- Serve on crusty bread with a slice of ripe tomato on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 213.9, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 8, Sugar 8, Protein 2.7
EGGPLANT SPREAD - ROMANIAN APPETIZER (PUTTLAJEL OR PATLAGEA VANA
This was a recipe that my paternal grandmother brought with her from Romania. This is a recipe that you either like or don't like. I have always loved this recipe.
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Spreads
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Wrap the eggplants in aluminum foil and place onto baking sheet.
- Bake until soft and the skin is charred, about 1 hour.
- Slice open the eggplants and scoop out all of the insides, placing it into a large bowl.
- Chop the eggplants with a fork and add the chopped onions, oil, salt and pepper.
- Mix well with a fork.
- Spread this rough mixture onto the slices of white bread or pita bread and serve as an appetizer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1063.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.4
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