Many do not even imagine how, in general, you can eat green tomatoes. However, the majority considers the preparations from these vegetables to be a real delicacy. Indeed, such an appetizer is perfect for various main courses and brightens up the festive table. Many people especially like sharp green... To do this, add garlic and hot red pepper to the workpiece. In addition, horseradish leaves can be found in recipes, which give the dish a special aroma and taste. Let's learn how to cook such a delicacy on our own. Below will be considered a detailed recipe for how you can make spicy at home pickled green tomatoes.
How to ferment green tomatoes correctly
It is very important to choose the right fruit for the preparation of the piece. Solanine is present in all nightshade crops. It is a poisonous substance that, in large quantities, can harm human health. This poison is contained only in green fruits of tomatoes.
When the fruits begin to turn white or yellow, this means that the amount of the substance has decreased and the tomatoes are completely ready for consumption. It is these fruits that should be chosen for fermentation. In addition, the size of the fruit must be appropriate for its variety. We do not take too small tomatoes for blanks, let them grow up still.
If you urgently need to prepare not whitened tomatoes, then it should be remembered that it will take some time to reduce the amount of solanine. After about a month, the concentration of the substance will decrease and the tomatoes will be completely ready for consumption.
It is very important that the fruit does not have any flaws. Rot and mechanical damage will not allow the finished product to be stored for a long time, and, most likely, you will simply throw out all the harvested tomatoes. Before cooking vegetables, be sure to wash and pierce with a toothpick in several places. You can also do this with a regular fork. Next, we will look at the recipe for making wonderful spicy tomatoes, which is used by many skilled housewives.
Our grandmothers sour green tomatoes only in wooden barrels. However, nowadays very few people have such containers. Moreover, the taste of tomatoes from a can, a bucket or a saucepan is no different from a barrel one. The main thing is to properly prepare the dishes. Metal containers are scalded with boiling water, and cans are sterilized. Previously, the dishes are washed with soda or detergents.
Green Spicy Tomato Recipe
This preparation is already a full-fledged ready-made snack for any drink, and will also complement many dishes on your table. However, it can also be used to make a wonderful salad. For this, pickled tomatoes are cut into slices and seasoned with sunflower oil and chopped onions. Such an appetizer does not require any additional ingredients, since it itself has a rather pronounced taste. Every housewife should cook such tomatoes for her family at least once.
To prepare pickled tomatoes, we need the following ingredients:
- green tomatoes - three kilograms;
- fresh carrots - one large or two medium;
- greens (dill and parsley) - three large spoons with a slide;
- sweet bell pepper - one fruit;
- red hot pepper - one pod;
- bay leaf - up to five pieces;
- horseradish leaves - one or two leaves;
- fresh garlic - ten cloves;
- edible salt - take two tablespoons per liter of water;
- granulated sugar - one teaspoon per liter of water.
Cooking a snack according to this recipe:
- We select only dense green tomatoes without damage or rot. It is desirable that they are practically the same size. First of all, the vegetables should be washed under running water and dried on a towel.
- The main thing in this process is to cut the fruits correctly. Divide them with a crosswise cut into 4 parts, but do not cut them to the end. Since green tomatoes are more dense than red ones, they will hold their shape well even when cut.
- Carrots must be washed and peeled. It is then crushed using a food processor.
- The garlic is peeled from the husk and also sent to the chopper.
- Sweet bell peppers are washed and peeled from seeds. You will also need to remove the core with a knife. We do the same with hot peppers. In this case, it is advisable to protect your eyes and wear gloves. After that, the peppers are sent to the bowl of the food processor.
- Prepared greens are thoroughly washed, dried, and then finely chopped with a knife.
- Next, they begin to prepare the brine. To do this, hot water, granulated sugar and salt are combined in one large container. All mix well until all ingredients are completely dissolved.
- Then you need to stuff the tomatoes with the resulting mixture. Put the finished tomatoes in a clean, prepared bucket or saucepan. Between the layers of tomatoes, it is necessary to spread horseradish leaves and bay leaves. The filled container is poured with prepared brine.
- The liquid should completely cover the tomatoes. Since they can float, it is advisable to cover the vegetables with a lid or large plate. They put something heavy on top so that the lid crushes the tomatoes well.
Conclusion
This is how tasty and original you can ferment green tomatoes for the winter. Cooked tomatoes are very juicy, slightly sour and spicy. Those who like it spicier can add a little more hot pepper to the recipe.
