Zacuscă (Romanian pronunciation: [zaˈkuskə]) is a vegetable spread popular in Romania and Moldova, and Szeklerland which originated from Armania or Georgia[1]. Similar spreads are found in other countries in the Balkan region, and bordering regions.
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Zacusca de vinete , reteta pas cu pas
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Zacusca simpla picanta - Zacusca de vinete cu ardei
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Ingredients
The main ingredients are roasted eggplant, sauteed onions, tomato paste, and roasted Paprika Pepper (Romanian pepper called gogoșari).[2][3] Some add mushrooms, carrots, or celery. Bay leaves are added as spice, as well as other ingredients (oil, salt, and pepper). Traditionally, a family will cook a large quantity of it after the fall harvest and preserve it through canning.[citation needed]
Use
Zacuscă can be eaten as a relish or spread, typically on bread. It is said to improve in taste after some months of maturing but must be used within days of opening. Although traditionally prepared at home, it is also commercially available. Some Bulgarian and Middle Eastern brands are available in the United States. In the Orthodox Christian majority countries, it is sometimes eaten during fasting seasons due to the absence of meat, eggs or dairy products.[citation needed][4]
Etymology
The word zacuscă is of Slavic origin which means simply "appetizer", "breakfast" or "snack",[2] see "Zakuski".
See also
- Ajvar, pindjur and ljutenica, similar spreads in Balkan cuisine
- Kyopolou, a similar Bulgarian dish
- Biber salçası, a Turkish paste made from red peppers alone
- List of eggplant dishes
- List of spreads
References
- ^ "Eltevések ideje: Az erdélyi zakuszka karrierje". web.archive.org. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ a b Zacusca on DEX Online Dictionary
- ^ Basic zacuscă recipe.
- ^ Byrd, Melanie (2 December 2020). Cooking Through History: A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Food with Menus and Recipes. ISBN 9781610694551.
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This page was last edited on 29 May 2024, at 17:32