How to cook stuffed peppers? Each mistress has her own answer to this question. The main thing in its preparation is to follow the basic rules. For example, you need to clearly know how long it takes to cook stuffed peppers. It all depends on which product (fresh or frozen) you use, meat or vegetable filling and, finally, on the method of preparation.
There are two main recipes. This is cooking pepper in water or baking it in the oven. The choice is up to you.
As for the filling, it can be meat with the addition of rice and vegetables, or vegetarian. Naturally, the first option will take a little longer to prepare than the second. And one more thing: do not forget that frozen foods also take longer to cook. The traditional period after which stuffed peppers will be suitable for food is 30-40 minutes.
Turn to the recipes. Most often, the meat filling consists of minced meat, rice and vegetables. Some people prefer to add pre-fried carrots and onions directly to the broth, and make the stuffing mixture without the vegetable component. In the absence of rice, it can be replaced with oatmeal or barley groats. The main thing is not to get involved or add too many of them.
The composition of the vegetable filling varies depending on the availability of products. In the summer, there are practically no restrictions. In winter, you can experiment: for example, add onions, carrots and mushrooms to rice. It turns out very tasty. And here is another filling option: rice, fried carrots, onions, zucchini (eggplant), herbs and spices at your discretion. There are no recipes explaining how to cook stuffed peppers correctly. Any option can be considered correct provided that the temporary cooking regime is observed.
Here are a few more helpful tips on how to cook stuffed peppers. While cooking this dish, boil the potatoes in parallel. The joint supply of pepper and potatoes is a very satisfying and profitable option. When baking Bulgarian peppers in the oven, you can put mayonnaise (sour cream) on top of the filling and sprinkle it with cheese. The dish will turn out juicy and mouth-watering.
Recipes differ in the way they are stuffed. For example, the traditional option involves cutting off the pepper portion with the “tail”, although you can simply cut it in half lengthwise. True, this option is more suitable for baking in the oven, since when cooking in the broth, the filling can fall out.
Now about the broth. How to cook stuffed peppers? What to use for cooking broth? Many, without complicating themselves, simply boil vegetables in salted water, and some add fried carrots, onions and tomatoes (tomato paste). In principle, both methods are suitable for use. Just do not forget that you must use boiling water to fill the pepper.
When serving the finished dish, you can add sour cream or mayonnaise and sprinkle pepper with herbs. It looks appetizing enough, but it tastes like you lick your fingers!
Now you know how to cook stuffed peppers, and be sure to delight your loved ones with the original way of cooking.