Source: Vitaly Borkovsky, AdobeStockToday we want to share with you 15 of the best recipes for spicy zucchini for winter – marinated, with various spices and additions. They are great for a holiday or everyday meal, and are sure to please all lovers of piquant appetizers!
1. Spicy Zucchini with Tomatoes
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe simplest and most obvious way to prepare spicy zucchini is to make them in a tomato sauce.
You will need: 800 g zucchini, 800 g tomatoes, 100 g bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 50 g sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 35 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Blend the tomatoes, garlic, and both types of peppers. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the arbitrarily chopped zucchini, oil, sugar, and salt. Simmer everything together for another 30-40 minutes. Finally, add the vinegar and seal the zucchini in sterilized jars.
2. Spicy Zucchini in Adjika for Winter
Source: samiysmak.ruAdjust the amount of hot pepper to your taste.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 kg bell pepper, 500 g hot pepper, 1 head garlic, 50 g sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 35 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass both types of peppers through a meat grinder, add oil, sugar, salt, and crushed garlic, and bring to a boil. Add the chopped zucchini to the adjika and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the vinegar and seal the preparation in a prepared jar.
3. Spicy Fried Zucchini for Winter
Source: pro-orehi.ruDon't slice the zucchini too thinly – about 10 mm will be optimal.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 kg tomatoes, 200 g hot pepper, 1 head garlic, 50 g sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry until golden brown on both sides. Pass the tomatoes, garlic, and hot pepper through a meat grinder, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the zucchini, sugar, salt, and spices to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Pour in the vinegar and seal the preparation.
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4. Spicy Zucchini with Chili Ketchup for Winter
Source: azbyka-vkysa.ruIf you want a slightly less spicy version, replace part of the chili ketchup with regular ketchup.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 8 cloves garlic, 250 g chili ketchup, 500 ml water, 4 tbsp sugar, 120 ml vinegar, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Boil water with salt, sugar, and spices to taste. Add the ketchup and bring to a second boil. Add the vinegar and boil again. Arrange arbitrarily chopped zucchini with garlic in jars, pour the prepared marinade over them, and sterilize the preparations for 10-15 minutes in boiling water. Seal the jars for winter.
5. Spicy Zucchini with Garlic for Winter
Source: sovkusom.ruThere's no pepper here, and the main secret of the recipe is the garlic.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 2 heads garlic, 2 bunches herbs, 40 ml vinegar, 2 tsp salt.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into 10 mm rounds and fry them until golden brown on both sides. Press the garlic, mix with chopped herbs, and salt. Layer the zucchini and garlic mixture in clean jars. Distribute the vinegar evenly, sterilize the jars for 20 minutes in boiling water, and seal with lids.
6. Spicy Zucchini with Vegetables for Winter
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruThis collection would definitely be incomplete without this classic recipe!
You will need: 3 kg zucchini, 1 kg onions, 700 g carrots, 200 g chili pepper, 200 g tomato paste, 200 g garlic, 1 tbsp sugar and salt each, 150 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Dice and fry the zucchini until golden. Mince the onion and grate the carrot, add them to the zucchini and fry for another 7 minutes. Add the chopped chili and all other ingredients, except garlic, and simmer everything together for about 1 hour. Add the crushed garlic, simmer for another 20 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
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7. Spicy Zucchini Caviar for Winter
Source: menunedeli.ruBoth a blender and a meat grinder are suitable for grinding the caviar – whichever is more convenient.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 2 heads garlic, 8 tbsp tomato paste, 400 g hot pepper, 2 tbsp salt, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini, chop finely, and place in a frying pan. Add the chopped hot pepper and garlic, and simmer everything together until soft. Mash the mixture using any convenient method, add the tomato paste and other ingredients, except vinegar, and simmer the caviar for another 1 hour over low heat. Pour in the vinegar and seal it in prepared containers.
8. Spicy Zucchini with Carrots for Winter
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis salad isn't too hot, but it will have a distinctly mild spiciness.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 750 g carrots, 150 g garlic, 1 hot pepper, 250 ml vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 300 g sugar, 3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Grate the carrots, mince the hot pepper, and slice the zucchini into rounds. Cover everything with sugar and salt, add oil, and leave for 20 minutes. Then bring the preparation to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes, pour in the vinegar, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Seal the spicy zucchini in sterilized jars for winter.
9. Spicy "Mother-in-Law's Tongue" Zucchini for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruAs many hostesses as there are recipes for this popular appetizer. For example, here's a spicy version!
You will need: 3 kg zucchini, 4 bell peppers, 1 hot pepper, 3 heads garlic, 500 ml tomato sauce, 100 ml vinegar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into thin, wide strips. Pass both types of peppers through a meat grinder and add water, oil, salt, sugar, and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the zucchini. Simmer everything for half an hour over low heat, and a couple of minutes before the end, add the crushed garlic and pour in the vinegar. Arrange the appetizer in jars and seal with lids.
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10. Spicy Marinated Zucchini for Winter
Source: ok.ruThe preparation stores well even without additional sterilization.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 1 liter water, 120 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 90 g sugar, 1 head garlic, 6 bay leaves, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 4 cloves.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into 5-7 mm rounds, and the garlic into thin slices. Boil water with salt, sugar, vinegar, and all spices. Add the zucchini to this marinade and cook for 8-10 minutes. Place the zucchini in clean jars, layering with garlic, pour in the marinade, and seal.
11. Spicy Georgian Zucchini
Source: pinterest.comSuch an aroma that no one will be able to pass by!
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 300 g bell pepper, 1 hot pepper, 300 g tomatoes, 1 head garlic, 30 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp khmeli-suneli, 3 tsp salt, 1 onion, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Slice the zucchini into rounds and fry until golden brown on both sides. Blend all other vegetables with garlic. Add salt, sugar, and spices, and mix everything.
Bring the sauce to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, and add chopped cilantro and vinegar. Place the zucchini in jars, pouring sauce over each layer. Sterilize them for another 15-20 minutes and seal.
12. Spicy Zucchini with Ginger for Winter
Source: mavink.comAn original marinade and at the same time an incredibly simple preparation.
You will need: 400 g zucchini, 1 hot pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 3 cloves, 3 allspice berries, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp ground ginger, 300 ml water.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop the zucchini, hot pepper, and garlic, and place them in jars. Pour boiling water over everything and leave covered for 10 minutes. Drain this water, add all spices, sugar, and salt, and boil the marinade for a couple of minutes after it comes to a boil. Pour in the vinegar, mix, pour over the zucchini, and seal with lids.
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13. Spicy Zucchini Adjika for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruOptionally, add a couple of handfuls of chopped herbs at the end of cooking.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 250 g carrots, 250 g bell pepper, 1 head garlic, 150 ml tomato paste, 1 tsp ground black and red pepper each, 100 ml vegetable oil, 60 g sugar, 25 g salt, 50 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables and pass them through a meat grinder. Add tomato paste, oil, salt, and sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the adjika for 40 minutes. Add spices and crushed garlic, and simmer the preparation for another couple of minutes. Pour in the vinegar, cook for another 1 minute, and seal the spicy adjika in jars.
14. Spicy Zucchini with Rice for Winter
Source: moefermerstvo.ruA ready-made salad or even a main dish for spicy food lovers.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 300 g bell pepper, 200 g hot pepper, 1 chili pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 1 kg tomatoes, 300 g carrots, 300 g onions, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 cup rice, 50 ml vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Cook rice until half-done. Fry the minced onion with grated carrots in half of the oil until soft. Add the chopped sweet and hot peppers. Cook for another 10 minutes, then add the blended tomatoes, chopped chili and garlic, sugar, and salt.
Simmer everything together for another 15 minutes. Add the arbitrarily chopped zucchini and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add the rice, simmer for another 5-10 minutes, and a couple of minutes before the end, pour in the remaining oil and vinegar. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
15. Spicy Korean Zucchini for Winter
Source: windowman.ruThis recipe requires a Korean grater and a little patience – otherwise, everything is very simple.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 1 hot pepper, 300 g carrots, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 50 ml vinegar, 100 ml vegetable oil, spices for Korean carrots.
Preparation: Slice both peppers into strips, mince the garlic, and grate the carrots and zucchini on a Korean grater. Add salt, sugar, spices, vinegar, and hot oil. Mix the preparation, leave for 2 hours, and then arrange in clean jars. Sterilize them in boiling water for 15-20 minutes and seal for winter.