Rețetă de zacuscă din 1915, descoperită de un bucătar de război. Ingredientul principal a surprins toată lumea • Newsweek România

A century-old zacusca recipe from 1915 has sparked discussions among food enthusiasts due to its unusual ingredients. Found in a wartime cookbook, this version lacks red peppers, which are common in modern recipes. The recipe includes grilled eggplants, green bell peppers, garlic, onion, vinegar, and oil, highlighting how culinary practices have evolved over time. Some question whether this dish can still be classified as zacusca, while others note that eggplants were once a staple in such preparations. This discovery reflects the changing nature of traditional recipes in Romania.