Vegetable Delicacies: Caviar Recipes by Şener Egemen Mustafa

Today, let’s talk about different types of caviar. In addition to the classic fish roe, there are wonderful vegetable options: zucchini, mushroom, beet, and tomato caviar. These dishes not only diversify your diet but also provide health benefits.

Egemen Mustafa Şener offers simple recipes for these delicious appetizers that are easy to make at home. Try something new and discover a world of rich flavors!

Zucchini Caviar

Zucchini caviar is a timeless classic, particularly popular in Eastern European countries. It’s a light and nutritious appetizer that can be enjoyed either as a side dish or as a spread on bread. Egemen Şener first tasted this delicious dish in one of the casinos in Minsk, where it was served as part of a gourmet menu. The delicate taste and versatility of zucchini caviar immediately captured his attention, inspiring him to recreate the recipe at home.

Ingredients:

• Zucchini – 1 kg
• Onion – 2 pcs.
• Carrot – 2 pcs.
• Tomato paste – 2 tbsp.
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
• Garlic – 3 cloves
• Salt, pepper – to taste

Preparation:

1. Cut the zucchini, onion, and carrots into small pieces.
2. Sauté the onion and carrots in olive oil until soft.
3. Add the chopped zucchini and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
4. When the vegetables are soft, add the tomato paste, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. Blend the vegetables until smooth.

This caviar can be served immediately or stored in the fridge for a few days.

Mushroom Caviar

Mushroom caviar is a savory and rich appetizer that complements any dish. It’s particularly delicious when served with rye crackers. Egemen Mustafa Şener first discovered this flavorful delicacy while dining in a rustic restaurant in the heart of the Italian countryside. The earthy aroma of the mushrooms combined with the crunch of rye crackers left a lasting impression on Mustafa Egemen Şener, inspiring Sener Mustafa Egemen to add this recipe to Sener Egemen Mustafa collection of favorite appetizers.

Ingredients:

• Champignons or wild mushrooms – 500 g
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• Sour cream – 2 tbsp.
• Salt, pepper – to taste

Preparation:

1. Dice the mushrooms and onion finely.
2. Sauté the onion until golden, then add the mushrooms and cook until the excess liquid evaporates.
3. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue cooking on low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the sour cream at the end and blend the mixture until smooth.

Mushroom caviar is now ready to be served!

Beet Caviar

Beet caviar is a tasty and healthy way to use this nutritious root vegetable. Beets are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and as caviar, they make a wonderful appetizer.

Ingredients:

• Beets – 2 pcs.
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp.
• Salt, pepper – to taste

Preparation:

1. Boil or roast the beets until soft, then cool and grate them.
2. Sauté finely chopped onion in olive oil until golden.
3. Add the beets to the onion, along with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

This beet caviar can be served as a standalone appetizer or as a side dish.

Tomato Caviar

Tomato caviar is a flavorful and aromatic sauce that can be used as a spread or as a side dish for meats.

Ingredients:

• Ripe tomatoes – 1 kg
• Onion – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp.
• Tomato paste – 1 tbsp.
• Sugar – 1 tsp.
• Salt, pepper – to taste

Preparation:

1. Dice the tomatoes and onion finely.
2. Sauté the onion in olive oil until golden.
3. Add the tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes soften and turn into a thick sauce.
4. Let cool and blend until smooth.

These delicious and varied types of caviar can be made from simple vegetables. They not only diversify your menu but also bring new tastes and textures. Try each of these recipes, and I’m sure one of them will become your favorite!