Koja paprika je dobra za barenu kiselu papriku? (Which pepper is good for boiled pickled peppers?)

Barena kisela paprika

Paprika babura

Babura paprika je ona krupna, mesnata, slatka paprika.

Kako izgleda babura?

- okruglastog ili blago četvrtastog oblika

- debelih zidova (mesnata)

- nema špic

- može biti zelena, žuta ili crvena

- slatkog ukusa (nije ljuta)

Kako se još zove paprika babura?

- slatka paprika

- paprika za punjenje

- krupna paprika

Koja NIJE babura?

- šilja – duga i špicasta

 - roga – duga, savijena

 - feferona – mala i ljuta

Zašto je paprika babura dobra za turšiju?

- ostaje čvrsta posle barenja

- lepo upija kiselinu

- ne raspada se

- idealna za punjenje kupusom ili sirom

Najbolja babura za kiselu turšiju

1. Zelena babura

- najčvršća

- ostaje hrskava

- najčešći izbor za zimnicu

2. Žuta babura

malo mekša od zelene

blago slađa

odlična ako voliš blažu kiselinu

3. Crvena babura

- najmekša

- slađa

 - više za brzu potrošnju nego za celu zimu

Ako nema babure – dobra zamena:

- roga – sečena na trake

 - šilja – samo mlađa i deblja

 - mešana paprika – ali babura uvek daje najbolji rezultat

Savet:

- Ako praviš barenu kiselu papriku za turšiju → uzmi zelenu baburu

- Ako hoćeš blažu i slađu → žutu

- Ako planiraš punjenje → isključivo babura

Boiled pickled peppers

Bell peppers

Bell peppers are large, fleshy, sweet peppers.

What do bell peppers look like?

- round or slightly square shaped

- thick-walled (fleshy)

- no sharp end

- can be green, yellow or red

- sweet tasting (not hot)

What are other names for bell peppers?

- sweet peppers

- stuffing peppers

- large peppers

Which is NOT a bell pepper?

- pointed – long and pointed

- horn – long, curved

- chilli – small and hot

Why is bell pepper good for pickles?

- remains firm after boiling

- absorbs acid well

- does not fall apart

- ideal for stuffing with cabbage or cheese

The best bell peppers for pickles

1. Green bell peppers 

- the firmest

- stays crispy

- the most common choice for winter storage

2. Yellow bell peppers 

- a little softer than green

slightly sweeter

- great if you like milder acid

3. Red bell peppers 

- the softest

- sweeter

- more for quick consumption than for the whole winter

If you don't have bell peppers – a good substitute:

- long peppers – cut into strips

- Romano peppers – only younger and thicker

- mixed peppers – but bell peppers always gives the best result

Tips:

- If you are making boiled pickled peppers → use green bell peppers 

- If you want milder and sweeter → yellow peppers 

- If you are planning a filling → exclusively bell peppers