Source: Anzhela, AdobeStockOne of the best ways to prepare eggplants for winter is to preserve them in ajika. Spicy, aromatic, or sweetish – in this collection, you'll find 15 of the most interesting recipes!
1. Eggplants in Ajika – Classic Recipe
Source: honey-way.ruVinegar ensures excellent preservation of the preparation even in a regular cupboard in an apartment.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 5 cloves garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp allspice peas, 50 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into 7-10 mm rounds, salt them, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse. Peel the tomatoes and pass them through a meat grinder with garlic and bell peppers. Add bay leaf and allspice, bring the ajika to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the eggplants, oil, salt, and sugar to the mixture, bring everything to a boil again, and simmer for another 40 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, stir, and seal the eggplants with ajika in sterilized jars.
2. Eggplants in Ajika with Garlic
Source: multi-varca.ruEspecially for lovers of piquant and spicy winter preparations.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 1 kg bell peppers, 2 heads garlic, 2 chili peppers, 150 g sugar, 50 g salt, 100 ml vegetable oil, 60 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, garlic, and both types of peppers through a meat grinder. Bring to a boil, add oil, salt, and sugar, and simmer for 20 minutes. Slice eggplants into 10-15 mm rings and add them to the ajika. Bring everything to a boil again and cook for another 40 minutes over low heat. Pour in the vinegar and seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
3. Eggplants with Bell Peppers in Ajika
Source: pinterest.comA great way to diversify your favorite appetizer!
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 700 g bell peppers, 1 head garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar, spices, 50 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes through a meat grinder, add crushed garlic, oil, salt, and sugar, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add bell peppers cut into strips and eggplants sliced into rounds.
Season to taste and simmer for another 30-40 minutes after it boils again. Add water if necessary. Pour in the vinegar, stir, and seal the preparation for winter.
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4. Fried Eggplants in Ajika for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruAfter frying, eggplants acquire a more interesting flavor.
You will need: 5 kg eggplants, 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg bell peppers, 500 g hot peppers, 250 ml vinegar, 150 g sugar, 150 g garlic, 80 g salt.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes and all peppers through a meat grinder. Slice eggplants into rounds and fry them in oil on both sides. Bring ajika to a boil, add salt and sugar, and cook for 15 minutes. Add crushed garlic, eggplants, and vinegar. Mix everything, bring to a boil again, and seal in sterilized jars.
5. Eggplants with Carrots in Ajika
Source: dzen.ruCarrots will add flavor and a bright, appetizing color to the preparation.
You will need: 550 g eggplants, 500 g tomatoes, 300 g carrots, 250 g bell peppers, 1 head garlic, 30 ml vinegar, 20 g salt, 65 g sugar, 75 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice eggplants, sprinkle with salt, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse. Pass tomatoes, peppers, and garlic through a meat grinder, add oil, salt, and sugar, and bring everything to a boil. Add grated carrots to the ajika and simmer for 15 minutes. Add eggplants and simmer for another 20 minutes, then pour in the vinegar and seal everything in sterilized jars.
6. Eggplants in Spicy Ajika for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruThis recipe requires hot red pepper. You can vary the amount according to your desired spiciness.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g red hot pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar, spices, 60 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, peppers, and garlic through a meat grinder. Bring to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, then add oil, sugar, salt, and spices. Add arbitrarily sliced eggplants to the ajika and bring everything to a boil again. Simmer for another 40 minutes over low heat, pour in the vinegar, and seal the preparation for winter.
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7. Eggplants in Ajika with Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: windowman.ruFruit vinegar serves the same purpose as regular vinegar but gives the appetizer a new flavor.
You will need: 3 kg eggplants, 3 kg tomatoes, 1 kg bell peppers, 2 heads garlic, 2 hot peppers, 100 g salt, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, all peppers, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add oil, salt, and sugar, bring to a boil, and pour in the vinegar. Add arbitrarily sliced eggplants, bring to a boil again, and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat. Seal the eggplants with ajika in sterilized jars.
8. Eggplants in Ajika without Tomatoes
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn interesting alternative way to prepare this dish!
You will need: 5 kg eggplants, 1 kg bell peppers, 500 g hot peppers, 150 g garlic, 250 ml vinegar, 150 g sugar, 80 g salt.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into medium-thick rounds, sprinkle with salt, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse. Then pat dry and fry in a pan on both sides until golden brown. Pass both types of peppers and garlic through a meat grinder. Add sugar, salt, and vinegar, mix the ajika with the eggplants, and tightly pack into clean jars. Sterilize them for another 15 minutes in boiling water and seal.
9. Eggplants with Herbs in Ajika
Source: pinterest.comSuch an incredible aroma that it's simply impossible to resist.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 1 head garlic, 300 g hot peppers, 150 g sugar, 50 g salt, 1 bunch each of dill, parsley, and cilantro, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into medium-thick rounds. Pass peppers, tomatoes, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add salt and sugar, and bring to a boil. Add eggplants and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Add chopped herbs and vinegar, stir, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Seal the eggplants in ajika for winter.
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10. Eggplants with Apples in Ajika
Source: delo-vcusa.ruFor this recipe, choose sweet and sour apple varieties with a distinct flavor.
You will need: 3 kg eggplants, 1 kg bell peppers, 500 g apples, 500 g carrots, 3 kg tomatoes, 3 chili peppers, 100 g salt, 2 cups sugar, 500 ml vegetable oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 heads garlic.
Preparation: Peel all vegetables and apples, and pass them through a meat grinder with garlic and chili. Add salt, sugar, and oil, bring the preparation to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes. Add eggplants and simmer for another 20 minutes. 5 minutes before the end, pour vinegar into the ajika. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
11. Eggplants in Ajika without Vinegar
Source: pro-dacha.comIt's best to store the finished appetizer in a cool place, like a cellar.
You will need: 5 kg eggplants, 3 kg bell peppers, 250 ml vegetable oil, 2 hot peppers, 3 kg tomatoes, 500 g garlic, 1 bunch parsley, 600 g sugar, 120 g salt.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into rounds, and pass all other ingredients through a meat grinder, including garlic and parsley. Add oil, sugar, and salt to the ajika, and season to taste. Bring to a boil and add the eggplants. Simmer everything together for half an hour, arrange into clean jars, and sterilize them in a pot of water. Seal the preparation with lids.
12. Eggplants with Onions in Ajika
Source: koolinar.ruYou can also add a bunch of chopped cilantro or other herbs along with the eggplants.
You will need: 2.5 kg eggplants, 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg onions, 2 heads garlic, 700 g bell peppers, 2 hot peppers, 2 tbsp salt, 500 ml vegetable oil, 70 ml vinegar, 120 g sugar.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into rounds and fry until golden. Mince the onion and fry separately until golden. Pass the remaining vegetables with garlic through a meat grinder, add oil, salt, and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the eggplants and onions, simmer for another 10 minutes, and pour in the vinegar. After another 5 minutes, seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
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13. Eggplant Slices in Ajika for Winter
Source: rutube.ruTo ensure eggplants retain their shape, it's important not to overcook them!
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell peppers, 1 hot pepper, 5 cloves garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar, spices, 60 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into thin rounds, sprinkle with salt, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse. Pass the remaining vegetables through a meat grinder, add oil, and bring to a boil. Add salt, sugar, spices, and eggplants, and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. 5 minutes before the end, add crushed garlic and vinegar. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
14. Eggplants in Ajika with Tomato Juice and Ketchup
Source: sandrablog.netDepending on your preferred spiciness, use regular ketchup or chili ketchup.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 4 cloves garlic, 7 tbsp ketchup, 500 ml tomato juice, 100 g sugar, 20 g salt, 50 ml vinegar, 50 g cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into rounds and fry on both sides until golden. Tightly pack them into sterilized jars. Fry minced garlic, add chopped cilantro and all other ingredients to it, bring the ajika to a boil, and pour it over the eggplants. Sterilize them for another 15 minutes in boiling water and seal.
15. Baked Eggplants in Ajika for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruAnd finally, another convenient and interesting way to prepare!
You will need: 2 kg eggplants, 1.5 kg bell peppers, 2 heads garlic, 1 kg carrots, 2 hot peppers, 1.5 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 300 ml vegetable oil, 350 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Arbitrarily slice eggplants, place them on parchment paper, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Mince the remaining vegetables in a meat grinder and add salt, sugar, oil, and vinegar. Add the eggplants to the ajika and let them infuse for 2 hours. Tightly pack everything into clean jars and sterilize them for 15 minutes, then seal.