Source: Elenarui, AdobeStockPhysalis can easily become a great addition to your daily diet. Its texture is somewhat similar to tomatoes, but its taste is closer to fruit. Not everyone knows how to cook physalis, but it's actually quite simple. Check out this large collection of recipes!
1. Pickled Physalis for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruYou can add any spices to your taste.
You will need: 900 g physalis, 2 cherry leaves and 2 currant leaves, 2 bay leaves, 6 clove buds, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 2 tsp vinegar essence, 1 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Arrange physalis, leaves, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in clean jars. Pour boiling water over them, let stand for 10 minutes, then drain the water. Boil the same amount of fresh water, add salt and sugar, bring to a boil again, and pour over the physalis. Add a spoonful of vinegar essence to each jar and seal the jars.
2. Vegetable Salad with Physalis
Source: rutxt.ruA vibrant and appetizing summer salad recipe.
You will need: 250 g physalis, 250 g cherry tomatoes, 2-3 bell peppers, 1 cucumber, 4 green onion stalks, 1/2 bunch dill and 1/2 bunch parsley, 50 ml olive oil, spices, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 head lettuce.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients and herbs. Mix the salad and dress it with olive oil, spices, and balsamic vinegar.
3. Physalis Jam with Orange
Source: dzen.ruYou can optionally add a little cinnamon or vanilla during the last cooking stage.
You will need: 1 kg physalis, 1 orange, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Cut the physalis in half, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring to a boil, cook for 10-15 minutes, and let cool completely. Cook again for another half hour and cool again. For the third time, cook the jam for 40 minutes, add orange juice and zest, cook for another 10 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
4. Green Physalis Salsa
Source: vk.comA spicy and zesty sauce with herbs, perfect for various appetizers.
You will need: 600 g physalis, 20 g cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1 onion, 1 lemon, 3 garlic cloves, 30 ml olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Place washed physalis, garlic, coarsely chopped onion, and sliced jalapeño on parchment paper. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and spices, and bake for 5 minutes in the oven at 220-230 degrees Celsius.
Remove the pepper, flip the physalis, and bake for another 5 minutes. Flip the physalis again and bake for another 5 minutes. Transfer the vegetables and cilantro to a blender, add a little lemon juice and oil to taste, and blend until smooth.
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5. Eggplant and Physalis Salad
Source: imghub.ruFor this recipe, you need the savory-sweet vegetable physalis.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 3-4 physalis, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 bunch parsley, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Chop and fry the eggplant until golden brown. Slice the physalis, finely chop the herbs and garlic. Mix everything and dress the salad with mayonnaise to taste.
6. Caramelized Physalis
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis physalis is best suited for decorating desserts and baked goods.
You will need: 100 g physalis, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Melt the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until a caramel mass forms, stirring constantly. Add the physalis to this syrup, then carefully place it on a flat dish and let the caramel set slightly.
7. Nut Pie with Physalis
Source: litara.ruInstead of walnuts, you can use hazelnuts or pistachios.
You will need: 125 g butter, 125 g sugar, 4 eggs, 50 g flour, 50 g breadcrumbs, 50 g walnuts, 200 g physalis.
Preparation: Whip soft butter with sugar using a blender. Add egg yolks, then flour, breadcrumbs, and finely chopped nuts. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Pour the batter into a mold and arrange physalis on top. Bake the pie in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Physalis and Tangerines
Source: sgb2.ruEven a simple dish like cottage cheese casserole can still surprise!
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 50 g semolina, 120 g sugar, 2 eggs, 80 g sour cream, 8 physalis fruits, 150 g tangerines.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, egg yolks, sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Add semolina, mix, and let stand for 15 minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Place the casserole in a mold and arrange physalis and tangerine slices on top. Bake the casserole for approximately 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Chocolate-Dipped Physalis
Source: pinterest.comA very simple, yet delicious and impressive quick dessert.
You will need: 100 g physalis, 100 g dark chocolate, 1 g cardamom.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and add cardamom. Dip cold physalis fruits into this mixture, holding them by their husks. Let the glaze set and then serve.
10. Focaccia with Physalis
Source: postila.ruMuch tastier than any store-bought bread!
You will need: 100 g physalis, 250 g flour, 7 g dry yeast, 150 ml water, 1 tbsp olive oil, thyme, salt.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour, yeast, and salt. Pour in warm water and olive oil, knead well, and leave in a warm place for 1 hour. Place the dough on parchment paper and arrange physalis beautifully on top. Brush the flatbread with oil and sprinkle with thyme, bake the focaccia for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
11. Pickled Physalis with Orange Juice
Source: arcept.ruA wonderful preserve that will brighten up the coldest winter days.
You will need: 250 g physalis, 2 tbsp orange zest, 50 ml orange juice, 2 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 star anise, 30 g brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 30 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Boil water and add all ingredients except physalis, vinegar, and oil. Arrange physalis in sterilized jars. Remove the zest from the marinade, pour in the vinegar, and then pour over the physalis. Pour oil on top, sterilize the preserves for another 10-15 minutes, and seal.
12. Physalis and Almond Milk Smoothie
Source: about-tea.ruAn excellent choice when all classic smoothie combinations have become boring.
You will need: 60 g physalis, 200 ml almond milk, 20 g sunflower seeds, 40 g almonds, 40 ml lemon juice, 2 grapefruits.
Preparation: Soak almonds and sunflower seeds overnight. Peel the grapefruit, removing the membranes. Place all ingredients except almond milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add almond milk to taste and blend again.
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13. Physalis and Apple Jam
Source: botanichka.ruDelicious and beautiful amber jam that will surely win everyone over.
You will need: 500 g physalis, 250 g apples, 650 g sugar, 0.25 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Cut apples and physalis into pieces of roughly the same size. Cover them with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for 60-90 minutes over minimal heat, stirring occasionally. Add citric acid and seal in sterilized jars.
14. Physalis and Avocado Salad
Source: za-edoy.ruThis recipe will surely appeal to all healthy eating enthusiasts.
You will need: 2 avocados, 16 physalis fruits, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch mint, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Dice the avocado and quarter the physalis. Finely chop the herbs. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
15. Canape with Physalis and Cherry Tomatoes
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAn appetizer on skewers that can easily adorn even a festive table.
You will need: 100 g physalis, 160 g cherry tomatoes, 240 g mozzarella balls, basil, olive oil.
Preparation: Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and physalis. Thread all ingredients onto skewers in any order. Drizzle with olive oil and basil. Done!
16. Physalis and Arugula Salad
Source: ok.ruFor a more piquant taste, add lime juice instead of lemon juice to the dressing.
You will need: 50 g feta, 30 g arugula, 70 g physalis, 1 tsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the physalis and cube the feta. Mix everything with arugula. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
17. Banana Muffins with Physalis
Source: koolinar.ruThe advantage of this recipe is that these muffins are completely vegan.
You will need: 2 bananas, 100 g physalis, 100 ml olive oil, 3 tbsp flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp powdered sugar.
Preparation: Peel the bananas, remove the husks from the physalis, and blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter into muffin molds and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Physalis and Quail Egg Salad
Source: mirtesen.ruAn interesting healthy eating salad for the whole family!
You will need: 1 tomato, 40 g green beans, 1 garlic clove, 5 g cilantro, 1 bell pepper, 150 g physalis, 4 quail eggs, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans until tender, and hard-boil the eggs. Slice the physalis and tomato, julienne the bell pepper, and halve the quail eggs. Mince the garlic and herbs, drizzle the salad with oil and balsamic vinegar, and season.
19. Physalis Caviar
Source: pro-orehi.ruAn original variation on classic vegetable caviar.
You will need: 500 g physalis, 200 g onion, 200 g carrots, 100 g parsnip or parsley root, 2 garlic cloves, salt, sugar, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and fry until soft. Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder, add salt, sugar, and spices, and heat the caviar for a few more minutes.
20. Summer Physalis Compote
Source: maminyretsepty.ruCompote made from fresh physalis is the most delicious and healthy.
You will need: 200 g physalis, 3 tbsp sugar, 700 ml water.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook the compote for 10-12 minutes and let it steep for a while under the lid.