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Spicy Turbat Sauce Recipe: A Unique Culinary Experience

Spicy turbat sauce is a culinary creation that combines the richness of fresh vegetables with a dash of passion and experimentation. This recipe will not only delight your taste buds but will also add a splash of color and flavor to every dish. With the arrival of the vegetable season, it is the perfect time to try this recipe, which will surely become a favorite among your friends and family.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Number of Servings: Approximately 10 small jars

Ingredients:

- 2-3 kg of fresh tomatoes
- 2 kg of red bell peppers
- 2 kg of apples
- 1 kg of onions
- 1 handful of sweet plums (optional)
- 1 pear (optional)
- 1 quince (optional)
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 500 g of carrots
- 10 hot peppers (adjust to taste)
- 250 ml of oil
- 250 ml of vinegar
- Salt, pepper to taste
- Sugar, honey or sweetener to taste
- Oregano (optional)

Step by Step:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by cleaning all the vegetables. Slice the onions and place them in a pan with heated oil. Sauté the onions over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they become golden and translucent (about 10 minutes).

2. Grinding the vegetables: Once the onions are sautéed, transfer them to a blender. Continue with the other vegetables: tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, apples, pear, quince, and plums if you choose to use them. You can use a meat grinder or a food processor to achieve your desired consistency. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, chop the vegetables coarser.

3. Boiling the sauce: Place all the chopped vegetables in a large pot. Add salt, pepper, and mix well. Simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

4. Adding flavors: After 2 hours, add the vinegar, finely chopped garlic, and whole or chopped hot peppers, depending on how spicy you like the sauce. Don’t forget to adjust the amount of hot peppers according to your preferences. After adding all the ingredients, let the sauce simmer for another 30 minutes.

5. Blending the sauce: If you desire a smoother texture, you can use a blender to mix the sauce in the pot until you achieve the desired consistency. Here is where your daughter's advice can be taken into account: leave some whole vegetable pieces to maintain a rustic texture.

6. Preserving the sauce: Once the sauce is ready, pour it into sterilized small jars. Make sure the jars are well sealed. Wrap them in a blanket to keep them warm for a few hours.

7. Sterilization: The next day, place the jars in a tray in the oven, fill the tray with water, and sterilize for 30 minutes at 100 degrees Celsius. This step is essential for ensuring long-term preservation.

Practical Tips:

- Adjusting flavors: If you prefer a less sweet sauce, you can omit the plums and add more vegetables, such as carrots. Also, using roasted vegetables like bell peppers adds a note of natural sweetness.

- Reducing spiciness: If you are not a fan of spicy food, you can remove the seeds from the hot peppers or reduce their number to achieve a milder sauce.

- For extra flavor: Adding herbs like oregano or basil at the end can transform the sauce into a delight.

- Serving: This spicy turbat sauce is versatile and pairs perfectly with liver, roasts, or even as a dip for fresh vegetables. It can also be used to enhance dishes like stews or soups.

Nutritional Information:

This sauce is rich in vegetable vitamins, being an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Due to the ingredients used, it is a filling sauce but with a moderate calorie content, depending on the amount of oil and sweetener used. Each jar of spicy turbat sauce contains approximately 80-100 calories per serving, depending on the added ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- What can I use instead of hot peppers?: If you don’t like hot peppers, you can use sweet peppers or even smoked paprika for a different flavor.

- Can the sauce be frozen?: Yes, the sauce can be frozen in small portions in an airtight container. This way, you will have sauce available at any time.

- What are the best combinations for serving?: I recommend serving the sauce with grilled meat, deviled eggs, or even on a homemade pizza.

Personal Note:

This spicy sauce is more than just a recipe; it is a family story, an opportunity to gather loved ones around the table and share moments of joy. Whether you use it as a base for a hearty meal or as a condiment for a quick snack, the spicy turbat sauce will surely become part of your cherished recipes. So let’s cook together and turn every meal into a celebration of flavors!