Vegetable caviar

Such a concept as caviar can be viewed from several sides. For example, from a scientific, or rather from a biological point of view, caviar means eggs of fish, as well as some amphibian or invertebrate species of animals. In cooking, as well as in the food industry, caviar is called types of cold snacks, which are either completely or partially made of fish caviar, or similar to caviar in their consistency, as well as appearance.

We think that the vast majority of domestic hostesses will immediately be able to name the main and most common types of caviar in our latitudes. Among which are such the most popular and popular types of product as red, black or vegetable caviar. Today we want to talk about a product like vegetable caviar.

Vegetable caviar in cooking is understood as a type of cold snack, which is made from finely chopped vegetables, as well as mushrooms. Some culinary experts distinguish mushroom caviar as a separate type of product. Although you can often find, the so-called, assorted, i. e. vegetable caviar prepared with the addition of mushrooms or vice versa.

The thing is that vegetables combine perfectly with some types of mushrooms. Among the most popular types of vegetable caviar, the following products can be distinguished:



eggplant vegetable caviar;

vegetable caviar from zucchini;

tomato vegetable caviar;

celery vegetable caviar;

beet vegetable caviar;

vegetable caviar assorted.



It is worth noting that in addition to the main ingredient, the composition of almost all types of vegetable caviar includes vegetables such as onions, sweet peppers, as well as carrots and herbs. In addition, the recipe of vegetable caviar involves the use of various spices and spices to taste. Sometimes, fresh apples or vinegar are added to vegetable caviar to give the finished culinary product a more savory taste.

Vegetable caviar is quite easy to prepare, tasty and, most importantly, a healthy food. as a rule, harvesting of homemade vegetable caviar begins in August and September, when there is an active harvest. Vegetable caviar is served to the table as an independent vitamin snack. In addition, vegetable caviar can act as a filling during the preparation of homemade baked goods, as well as tartlets.

Vegetable caviar can be purchased in domestic grocery stores. However, a mass-produced product often contains various food additives that are not always safe for the health of the human body. Therefore, if you want to please your family and friends in the winter with a tasty and healthy product - prepare homemade vegetable caviar.