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Recipe by Jan Vasil
Zucchini ketchup is a delightful twist on traditional tomato ketchup, and it’s a great way to use up an abundance of zucchini. This Polish variation incorporates classic Eastern European flavors, making it a unique and flavorful addition to your pantry.
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Polish Zucchini Ketchup
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
1
hour30
minutes Cook Mode
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Ingredients
1 kg 1 zucchinis, grated
2 large 2 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves 3 garlic, minced
500 ml 500 tomato passata (pureed tomatoes)
1/2 cup 1/2 apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup 1/4 brown sugar
2 tsp 2 salt
1 tsp 1 black pepper
1 tsp 1 smoked paprika
1/2 tsp 1/2 allspice
1 1 bay leaf
1 tbsp 1 sunflower oil or another neutral oil
Directions
- Preparation
- Start by washing the zucchinis, then grate them using the coarse side of a box grater. Similarly, finely chop the onions and mince the garlic.
- Cooking
- In a large pot, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, and sauté them until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the grated zucchinis, ensuring they mix well with the onions and garlic.
- Add the tomato passata, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, allspice, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined.
- Let the mixture come to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is soft and the flavors meld together.
- Blending
- Once the mixture has cooled slightly, remove the bay leaf. Use a hand blender or a food processor to blend the ketchup until smooth.
- Bottling
- Sterilize glass bottles or jars in boiling water. Pour the hot zucchini ketchup into the sterilized bottles or jars, leaving a little space at the top. Seal them tightly.
- Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep the ketchup in the refrigerator and consume within a month.
- Smacznego! (Enjoy your meal in Polish)
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Use the zucchini ketchup as you would traditional ketchup: on burgers, hot dogs, fries, or any dish that requires a tangy, sweet sauce with a hint of smokiness.
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