To prepare a delicious vegetable sauce, start by washing and thoroughly draining the vegetables. Choose fresh vegetables such as carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and zucchini. Carefully peel all these vegetables, ensuring that you remove any damaged parts. Once peeled, chop them into small cubes to allow for even and quick cooking. This is the perfect time to add a touch of creativity, so feel free to experiment with your favorite vegetables or even add a few cloves of garlic to enhance the flavor.
After all the vegetables are prepared, finely chop the herbs, using parsley, dill, or any other type of fresh herb you have on hand. The herbs will add an extra freshness to your sauce. Place all the vegetables and chopped herbs in a larger heat-resistant pot. Add a little water, enough to cover the ingredients, then put the pot over medium heat. Boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender and release their flavors, resulting in a mix of vibrant colors and enticing aromas.
Once the vegetables are well cooked, let them cool slightly. Then, pass everything through a tomato machine or a blender to obtain a smooth paste. This will form the base of your sauce. Return the obtained paste to the heat and let it boil again, stirring constantly. It is very important to stir to prevent sticking and burning at the bottom of the pot. Boil until the sauce reduces and reaches a thick consistency, similar to broth.
When the sauce has reached the desired consistency, turn off the heat and prepare the bottles for storage. Make sure the bottles are well cleaned and sterilized so that the sauce stays fresh for a longer period. Pour the hot sauce into the bottles, being careful to leave a little space at the top of the bottle to allow for expansion. Cap them tightly and place them in a dry, cool place for proper preservation. This vegetable sauce can be used as a base for various dishes, adding a touch of flavor to any meal.
After all the vegetables are prepared, finely chop the herbs, using parsley, dill, or any other type of fresh herb you have on hand. The herbs will add an extra freshness to your sauce. Place all the vegetables and chopped herbs in a larger heat-resistant pot. Add a little water, enough to cover the ingredients, then put the pot over medium heat. Boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender and release their flavors, resulting in a mix of vibrant colors and enticing aromas.
Once the vegetables are well cooked, let them cool slightly. Then, pass everything through a tomato machine or a blender to obtain a smooth paste. This will form the base of your sauce. Return the obtained paste to the heat and let it boil again, stirring constantly. It is very important to stir to prevent sticking and burning at the bottom of the pot. Boil until the sauce reduces and reaches a thick consistency, similar to broth.
When the sauce has reached the desired consistency, turn off the heat and prepare the bottles for storage. Make sure the bottles are well cleaned and sterilized so that the sauce stays fresh for a longer period. Pour the hot sauce into the bottles, being careful to leave a little space at the top of the bottle to allow for expansion. Cap them tightly and place them in a dry, cool place for proper preservation. This vegetable sauce can be used as a base for various dishes, adding a touch of flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
-5 kg tomatoes -1.5 kg red bell peppers -1 kg bell pepper -250 g hot pepper -500 g celery root -1 bunch celery leaves -1-2 bunches parsley leaves -1 kg onion -1-2 tablespoons salt (or to taste) -4 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)