Lecho is a great Hungarian appetizer, very popular and loved by many. And, as is often the case with famous dishes, lecho has many variations in performance. I also cook lecho for the winter, and, as you understand, there are several recipes for this preservation in my cookbook. I would like to introduce you to one of them today.
Classic recipe
The peculiarity of this lecho is that, in addition to the standard ingredients: tomatoes, bell peppers and onions, it also includes carrots. It gives the appetizer a special charm with its sweetness and perfectly complements the rest of the vegetables.
And how does it taste? Fine!
The recipe for this blank is simple - you know, I do not like intricate conservation, which requires a lot of time and effort. No, this lecho will not cause you any difficulties, but I promise you an excellent result in the end! Such a lecho can be not only an appetizer, but also an excellent vegetable side dish for meat dishes in the cold season.
Need Ingredients
- 2 kg of bell pepper;
- 3 kg of tomatoes;
- 0.5 kg of carrots;
- 0.5 kg of onions;
- 1 head of garlic (4-5 cloves);
- 100 ml of vegetable oil (5 tablespoons);
- 5 tablespoons of vinegar 9%;
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste);
- 2 tablespoons of salt;
- ground black pepper - to taste.
*The weight of peeled vegetables is indicated. From this amount of ingredients, approximately 5 liters of preservation are obtained. If you want to cook a smaller amount of lecho, proportionally reduce all ingredients by 2, 3, or 4 times. Accordingly, the output of finished products will decrease by the same number of times.
How to preserve step by step
For preservation, choose ripe fleshy red tomatoes. Bulgarian pepper is desirable to use a bright color - then the appetizer will be even more appetizing.
We wash the tomatoes and, having made a cross-shaped incision from the side opposite to the fastening of the stem, pour boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove the skin from the tomato and chop finely. This can be done at will and at your discretion.
Peel the carrots and wash thoroughly. We rub the carrots on a large grater.
Onions are peeled, washed and cut into small cubes, about 0.5 cm each. Garlic is peeled, washed and passed through a press.
We wash the bell pepper, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the sepals, seeds and partitions. Cut the pepper into pieces about 1.5 cm.
In a saucepan with a thick bottom made of stainless steel (lecho will burn in an enameled saucepan), pour half a glass of water and spread the tomatoes. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add carrots, mix and simmer covered over low heat for 15 minutes.
Add onion and garlic, stir and simmer for 10 minutes after boiling.
Add bell pepper to the pan and, stirring, simmer after boiling for 10 minutes.
Pour salt, sugar, ground black pepper (optional), pour vegetable oil and mix. Simmer after boiling for 10 minutes.
Preservation not only helps to save food, but also gives us our favorite treats, without which a feast or a family dinner is not imagined.
Popular canned foods:
- Jam, jam, confiture, jam. From quince, physalis, apples, chokeberry, plum with nuts, dogwood. All fruits, berries and even some vegetables serve as the basis for jam. The widest palette of flavors in every jar!
- Preparations of fish and meat. Homemade stew, lard and canned fish.
- Berry and fruit puree.
- Pickled vegetables. Not only cabbage can be fermented, but also other vegetables. However, the traditional dish of all times is sauerkraut.
- Compotes, syrups, juices. Made at home, they are 100% natural, without the use of reconstituted ingredients and chemical preservatives. A great way to pamper the kids.
- canned mushrooms. Crispy mushrooms, delicious white, tender boletus mushrooms - the best snack on the festive table.
- Pickles. Favorite cucumbers and tomatoes of various cooking methods - crispy, bright and fragrant.
- Pickling. Eggplant, mushrooms, pumpkin and other vegetables in a special marinade.
- Salads. Pumpkin, green tomatoes, winter salad and other combinations of your favorite foods.
- Sauces. Mother-in-law's tongue, adjika, homemade horseradish, Gorynych sauce - a great addition to meat dishes.
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On the shelves of stores there are a variety of delicacies that are either very difficult or impossible to make on your own in ordinary life. With the growth of urbanization, people began to abandon such activities as conservation. Many people are still making blanks, especially those who have a country house or cottage. But ordinary city dwellers prefer to shop in stores. A new brand of canned food - "Uncle Vanya" - has become very popular. All products are incredibly tasty, so women begin to look for a recipe for blanks to please their loved ones with a delicious homemade treat. One of them is the Hungarian appetizer "Uncle Vanya", the recipe of which will be presented below.
Peculiarities
If you carefully read the composition of the snack, then we can conclude that this is nothing more than an ordinary Russian lecho. A loud name adds demand to the product, which is why they buy it more often.
Before preparing the Hungarian appetizer "Uncle Vanya" according to the recipe, you need to read the composition on the jar. And although the manufacturer is the same, the product found in different regions may differ. The classic recipe requires the presence of bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, onions and auxiliary additives. What to look for when choosing components will be discussed in the next paragraph.
How to choose products?
First, decide for yourself how many snacks you should end up with. This will depend on the number of products. The article will provide a recipe for the Hungarian snack "Uncle Vanya" with minimal proportions, so if desired, they can be increased several times.
Secondly, the amount of all ingredients should be approximately equal. If you send more tomatoes to the harvest, then the consistency will be different from the store product. Also, with a large amount of pepper or carrots, the taste and appearance will change.
Thirdly, do not forget about quality. All components must be strong and ripe. Tomatoes not the first freshness are best left in tomato juice. Give preference to either juicy vegetables, or ripe and fleshy. Unripe fruits are best put aside, although in small quantities they are also suitable.
Ingredients
To prepare a Hungarian snack for the winter, you need to take:
- Carrots - 0.5 kg;
- Tomatoes - 3 kg;
- Bulgarian pepper - 2 kg;
- Onions - 2 pcs;
- Garlic - 4-5 cloves;
- Sunflower oil - 5 tbsp. l.;
- Salt, pepper - to taste;
- Sugar - 150 g;
- Vinegar 9% - 2 tbsp. l.
More sugar can be added if desired, depending on the desired result. Many people like snacks with sourness, so this crumble is added to a minimum.
Bulgarian pepper is part of the Hungarian snack "Uncle Vanya" not only to add flavor, but also as a decoration. Therefore, it is better if all the vegetables are multi-colored, then in jars "lecho" will become very beautiful.
The list indicates that the vinegar should be 9%, but in the absence of just such, apple or other fragrant is quite suitable. If the product is ordinary, but with a lower percentage, you need to add a little more, but not too much, otherwise the snack will be spoiled.
Onions and garlic are vegetables that no winter canning recipe can ruin, so if you add 6 cloves (or more) instead of 5, you get more spicy. But the main thing is not to overdo it.
Cooking
That's the whole recipe for the Hungarian snack "Uncle Vanya". It remains to decompose the mass into pre-prepared sterilized jars, roll up and put away in a secluded place to cool.
Many housewives experiment and decorate the classic appetizer with additional ingredients. The best variations are described below.
With hot pepper
The composition of the main dish will not have to be changed, but the specified ingredient will need to be added to it. You should not put a lot: one small pod is enough for the volume of vegetables in the recipe. If you really like spicy snacks, you can put a little more. This winter preservation recipe is very good for barbecue lovers. The sharpness will warm, and fragrant vegetables will decorate the meat. Great substitute for store-bought ketchup.
With bean pods
Surely gardeners often do not know where to put young bean shoots. And here's a good use for them. They will perfectly decorate the "lecho", soaked in tomato juice. It is important that the beans do not have time to fully ripen, otherwise they will turn out to be tough and ruin the whole dish.
Rinse the pods well, peel and cut into 2-3 cm slices. Add along with all the vegetables. Make sure they cook well.
How to make the Hungarian snack "Uncle Vanya" even tastier? Follow the tips below! Here are collected the nuances of experienced housewives, which help to add the missing zest to the dish.
- As you know, sunflower oil is of two types: with a smell and without. It is better to give preference to refined, non-aromatic, then the dish will turn out much more pleasant.
- To simplify the process of cooking "lecho" tomatoes can be chopped with a blender without removing the peel. This will save a lot of time, and the consistency will be quite tender. Only this option is more "Russian", because the Hungarians are used to cutting vegetables into pieces.
- It is better to cook goodies for preservation in a special metal dish with a thick bottom. It is necessary so that the contents do not burn.
- Greens are never superfluous, so if you really want to put a little parsley or dill, do not deny yourself such a pleasure. It is impossible to spoil the dish with this, only decorate it.
Not all conservation lovers have a basement for storing jars, so they are looking for ways to save them in the apartment.
Almost all high-rise buildings have balconies, so you can put conservation there. However, first you need to equip the place. To protect the blanks from frost, lay the shelves (the whole cabinet, etc.) with foam. It keeps the internal temperature and keeps cold air out. If it is not possible to purchase material, cover the jars with several warm blankets.
In the apartment itself, you can store only those snacks that contain vinegar. You can allocate a place for conservation in the back cabinet of the kitchen or in another secluded corner.
