Useful links
[email protected]
enEnglish
Cookinero
Expand menu
Sign inAccount

Azu with pickles

Author
Cookinero 20 Mar 2025
5920
Azu with pickles

Beef azu with pickles turns out especially tender and juicy. Meat cooked in an acidic environment becomes very soft - literally crumbles into small fibers, melts in the mouth. According to the classic Tatar recipe, beef is fried with vegetables and stewed in a thick tomato sauce. For azu with pickles, it is better to take chilled beef tenderloin and homemade pickled cucumbers.

How to cook Azu with pickles

Step 1

Azu with pickles

Prepare the vegetables. Stew the pickles in a separate frying pan until soft for 5-7 minutes. Fry the potatoes separately until golden brown, add salt.

Step 2

Azu with pickles

Prepare beef azu. Heat a small amount of oil in a cauldron or a frying pan with a thick bottom. Add the meat sticks and fry them until golden brown. Add the onion, chopped tomatoes. Stir. Combine the tomato paste with 1/2 cup of water and pour into the fried meat. Add the bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add the fried pickles and potatoes. Stir.

Azu with pickles - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can substitute beef with chicken, but the cooking time may be shorter. Chicken cooks faster, so simmer it for about 15-20 minutes instead of 20-25 to avoid overcooking.
If you don't have pickles, you can use fresh cucumber slices soaked in a little vinegar or capers for a tangy, briny flavor. Adjust the quantity to taste.
To make it vegetarian, swap the beef for mushrooms, tofu, or lentils. Use vegetable broth or water instead of meat-based liquids, and adjust the simmering time as plant-based proteins cook faster.
Yes, Azu reheats well. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying out.
Azu pairs well with fresh bread, rice, or a simple green salad. Pickles or a dollop of sour cream can also enhance the flavors.
Yes, Azu freezes well for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To reduce spiciness, omit or decrease the amount of pepper and skip any optional chili ingredients. Mild bell peppers can add flavor without heat.
Yes, sweet potatoes work well and add a slightly sweeter flavor. Fry or roast them until tender before adding to the dish.
Double or triple the ingredients, but cook the meat and vegetables in batches to ensure even browning. Use a large pot or divide into multiple pans if needed.

Reviews: 0

0 Overall rating
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Strudel with sauerkraut
Puff pastry, Strudel, A pie with cabbage, Dishes in the oven, Pies,

Strudel with sauerkraut

Total Reviews:

If you think that strudel is only sweet, we advise you to plan a culinary experiment for the coming weekend. Our sauerkraut strudel is a great first introduction to a range of savory rolls: potatoes, mushrooms, fish and ham. Often such strudels serve

Cookinero Cookinero
Pine cone jam
Jam, Pine cones, Cone jam,

Pine cone jam

Total Reviews:

Jam is made only from very young cones collected in May. It well treats diseases of the respiratory system, bronchial asthma, diseases of the throat and gums, helps with beriberi. And it's just very unusual and memorable.

Cookinero Cookinero
Asian Spritz
White wine, Campari, Pomelo, Alcoholic cocktails, Soju,

Asian Spritz

Total Reviews:

Three ingredients point to the Asian origin of this "Squirt": soju - the Korean national drink, the juice of the Asian citrus fruit yuzu and another citrus - pomelo.

Cookinero Cookinero
Pork steak Holzfeller
Pork, Steak, Bavarius, Recipes from the chef,

Pork steak Holzfeller

Total Reviews:
Cookinero Cookinero
Aspic of celery, carrots and asparagus
Garlic, Gelatin, Celery, Asparagus, Carrot,

Aspic of celery, carrots and asparagus

Total Reviews:

Aspic is always beautiful and spectacular, even in the lean version. You don’t have to make a lot of it, or you can even cook it in portions and serve it on a beautiful plate. For a brighter vegetable taste, carrots and asparagus can be pre-fried in

Cookinero Cookinero
Oatmeal Kissel Monastyrsky
Oat flakes, Herculean flakes, Kissel, Oatmeal jelly, Irritable bowel syndrome,

Oatmeal Kissel Monastyrsky

Total Reviews:

An old recipe for monastic jelly - an unusual dessert with a historical flavor: this has been cooked in Rus' for centuries. It is served cold, if desired, berries and chopped fresh fruit can be added to it.

Cookinero Cookinero
Funchoza with chicken teriyaki
Funchoza with chicken, Collection of recipes, Does not contain common allergens, Dishes with teriyaki sauce, Hot dishes for new year,

Funchoza with chicken teriyaki

Total Reviews:

Funchoza teriyaki is a classic dish of noodles, meat, vegetables and sauce, common in Asian cuisine. It is based on glass noodles - a product made from bean or grain starch. When cooked, it becomes transparent. Funchoza has a pleasant property - the

Cookinero Cookinero
Tokosh, Uzbek dolma
Stuffing, Grape leaves, Dolma, Recipes from the chef, Come in large numbers,

Tokosh, Uzbek dolma

Total Reviews:

Uzbeks also cook dolma. Only in the Uzbek version this dish is called tokosh. The difference between the Uzbek tokosh and the Caucasian dolma is that a large amount of meat broth is added to the tokosh - beef, chicken - but without the addition of to

Cookinero Cookinero
Categories Menu Recipes
Top