Zacusca is a vegetable spread popular in Romania. Similar spreads are found in other countries throughout, or bordering, the Balkans. The main ingredients are roasted eggplant, sauteed onions, tomato paste, and roasted `Round of Hungary` or `Paprika Pepper` pepper Romanian pepper called gogoÃâ¢ari. Some add mushrooms, carrots, or celery. Bay leaves are added as spice, as well as other ingredients oil, salt, and pepper. Traditionally, a family will cook a large quantity of it after the fall harvest and preserve it through canning.
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