- How to thicken sauce?
- Lots of onions. Don't skimp on onion, it gives body!
- Order of veggies?
- Hard (carrots) first, soft (zucchini) later.
Hearty Vegetable Paprika Stew
Vegetable stew proves Hungarian cuisine isn't just about meat. The trinity of onion, fat, and paprika embraces garden vegetables. Slow braising turns veggie juices into a thick sauce.
Ingredients
2
whole
Onions
2
tbsp
Oil
1
tsp
Paprika
2
whole
Carrots
1
whole
Zucchini
1
whole
Eggplant
2
whole
Peppers (Bell or Wax)
2
whole
Tomatoes
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tsp
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Large pot
- Cutting board
Instructions
1
✓
Sauté chopped onion in oil, remove from heat, stir in paprika.
Tip: Caramelized onion gives sweet base, paprika dissolves in fat.
2
✓
Add splash of water, return to heat, add cubed carrots/peppers. Braise 5-10 mins.
Tip: Hard veggies need head start.
3
✓
Add zucchini, eggplant, tomato, crushed garlic. Salt and pepper.
Tip: Salt draws out juices to create sauce.
4
✓
Cover and cook 15-20 mins. Add water if needed but keep sauce thick.
Tip: Short sauce is key for stew.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Onions
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 whole Carrots
- 1 whole Zucchini
- 1 whole Eggplant
- 2 whole Peppers (Bell or Wax)
- 2 whole Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt