Stew - 91 cooking recipes

There are analogues in any cuisine in the world - for example, Hungarian goulash or German eintopf. In Russia it is customary to prepare it in several ways. The first is that the meat is fried separately from everything else, then the products are combined and brought to full readiness. This option is classic. The second is that all components are prepared at the same time. Recipes for stews are varied, in many cases it is “porridge from an axe”, in which experienced housewives mix vegetables that are at hand. Meat is mainly used chicken, beef or pork. Vegetables are added in equal quantities - these can be eggplants, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots.

Traditionally, it always contains legumes - beans or chickpeas. Spices are the simplest - black pepper, bay leaf, herbs. The consistency of the treat depends on the personal preferences of the cook - it can be a thick soup or a side dish with gravy. When preparing, it is important to take into account that the components should not lose their shape and turn into puree. This dish can not only be fried or stewed, but also baked. In this case, the necessary products must be laid out in layers. When served, it goes great with pasta or potatoes.