Source: O.B., AdobeStockStuffed peppers are a beloved homemade classic that spread worldwide from Hungarian cuisine. Every hostess has long had her own tricks for preparing them, and in particular – various sauces. We share a selection of the 15 best recipes!
1. Tomato and Basil Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: supersoda.ruIf you want to make it spicier, just add more garlic.
You will need: 4 cloves garlic, 1 bunch basil, 1.5 kg tomatoes, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mince the garlic and fry it for 1 minute in oil. Add chopped basil and peeled, chopped tomatoes. Simmer the sauce, mashing it with a spatula, until it reaches a thick, uniform consistency. Finally, season and strain through a sieve.
2. Sour Cream Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: letsgophotos.ruThe fattier the sour cream, the tastier this sauce will be for stewing and baking peppers.
You will need: 500 ml sour cream, 350 g tomatoes in their own juice, 2 tbsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the tomatoes and mix them with the sour cream along with their juice. Add sugar and season the sauce to taste. If necessary, add a little water during cooking.
3. Tomato-Sour Cream Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThat simplest sauce made from sour cream and tomato paste.
You will need: 200 g sour cream, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1-1.5 cups water, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, spices.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients until smooth. Add salt, spices, and herbs to taste. Use this sauce for stewing peppers.
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4. Cream Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruIf you're baking peppers in it, you can also sprinkle them with grated cheese.
You will need: 1 cup cream, 1 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Toast the flour in a dry pan until lightly golden. Pour in the cream in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Bring the sauce to a boil, season, and simmer for a few minutes over low heat.
5. Garlic-Soy Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruThis sauce option will appeal to those who prefer dishes with Asian notes.
You will need: 500 ml water, 150 ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 5 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 bunch green onions, 1.5 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Mince the garlic and green onions, mix them with sugar and lemon juice, and mash slightly. Add water and soy sauce, and bring to a boil. Dissolve the starch in a couple of spoons of water, pour it in, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
6. Spicy Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: vkusniy-ugolok.ruInstead of fresh tomatoes, you can even use canned ones.
You will need: 3-4 tomatoes, 1 chili pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Mince the chili and garlic, fry them for 1 minute, and pour in the tomatoes blended with a blender. Bring to a boil, season the sauce, add chopped cilantro, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
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7. Yogurt-Based Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: fotoxcom.ruGood not only for peppers but also for other stuffed vegetables.
You will need: 450 ml natural yogurt, 1 tsp Provence herbs, 1 tbsp flour, spices and salt.
Preparation: Toast the flour in a dry pan until it turns a caramel shade. While stirring constantly, pour in the yogurt. Mix everything to avoid lumps, and season the sauce to taste. Simmer it for about 5 minutes over low heat.
8. Cheese Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThis sauce is suitable for serving with already cooked peppers, not for stewing them.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 4 tbsp flour, 50 g butter, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Fry the flour in butter until golden. While stirring constantly, pour in the milk and bring to a boil. Add spices and grated cheese, and cook the sauce until the cheese is completely melted.
9. Tomato Juice Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: dzen.ruOf course, it's best to use homemade tomato juice with pulp.
You will need: 500 ml tomato juice, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp each of paprika, basil, and oregano, salt, spices.
Preparation: Heat all spices with sugar in a pan and pour in the tomato juice. Simmer it for about 15 minutes over low heat until the sauce reaches the desired thickness.
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10. Classic Tomato Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: laifhak.ruThat very tomato gravy with sautéed vegetables – simple and delicious.
You will need: 700 g tomatoes, 2 onions, 2 carrots, vegetable oil, 1 tbsp tomato paste, spices, sugar, herbs.
Preparation: Mince the onion, grate the carrot, and fry them in oil until soft. Add tomato paste and fry for another 1 minute. Add peeled grated tomatoes, sugar, and spices. Simmer the sauce over low heat until it thickens, then add herbs.
11. Sour Milk Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: vcady.ruA very original rustic recipe for hearty and aromatic peppers.
You will need: 1 cup sour milk, 2 tbsp flour, 1 egg, 1/2 lemon, 1.5 cups tomato sauce, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the sour milk with the beaten egg. Add flour and spices, mix again, and add tomato sauce. While stirring constantly, simmer everything over low heat until it thickens. Finally, add a little lemon juice.
12. Piquant Cheese Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: pinterest.comThis sauce has a very bright and rich flavor – a real find.
You will need: 100 ml sour cream, 100 ml mayonnaise, 2 pinches chili flakes, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 60 g hard cheese, 6 sprigs herbs.
Preparation: Mince the herbs and garlic, grate the cheese on a fine grater. Mix all ingredients for the sauce together.
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13. Tartar Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: postila.ruThis French sauce will harmoniously complement ready-made stuffed peppers.
You will need: 200 g mayonnaise, 3 tbsp capers, 50 g red onion, 50 g pickled cucumbers, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 25 g herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, cucumbers, capers, and herbs. Mix all ingredients for the sauce together.
14. Mayonnaise Sauce with Herbs for Stuffed Peppers
Source: webmangal.ruAn original recipe for when you want something different.
You will need: 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 100 g mayonnaise, 4 tbsp ketchup, olive oil.
Preparation: Mince the onion, garlic, and herbs, and fry them for a couple of minutes in oil. Add mayonnaise, ketchup, and 150 ml water, mix, and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes over low heat.
15. Broth-Based Sauce for Stuffed Peppers
Source: rutube.ruA very light sauce for those who don't like thick tomato dressings.
You will need: 500 ml rich broth, 3 bay leaves, salt, mixed peppercorns, 1 tsp coriander.
Preparation: Cook any rich broth to your taste and strain it. Add all the spices and simmer for a few more minutes. Stew the stuffed peppers in this marinade.