BAKLAZHANNAIA IKRA(POOR MAN'S CAVIAR)
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 F, Bake the eggplant on a rack in the center of the oven for about an hour, turning it over once or twice until it is soft and its skin is charred (poke a few small holes in it so it won't explode). Meanwhile, cook the onions in 4 Tbs of olive oil over moderate heat for 6-8 minutes until they are soft but not brown. Stir in the green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes longer. With a rubber spatula, scrape the contents of the skillet into a mixing bowl. Remove the skin from the baked eggplant with a small sharp knife, then chop the eggplant pulp finely, almost to a puree. Add it to the mixing bowl and stir in the tomatoes, sugar, salt, and a few grindings of black pepper. Mix together thoroughly. Heat the remaining 2 Tbs of olive oil in the skillet over moderate heat and pour in the eggplant mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then turn the heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for an hour. Remove the cover and cook for an additional half hour, stirring from time to time, until all moisture in the pan has evaporated and the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape in a spoon. Stir in 2 Tbs of lemon juice and taste for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Transfer the "caviar" to a mixing bowl and chill, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to serve. Serve on squares of rye or pumpernickel bread or on some sesame seed crackers.
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Dumebi Chukwuma
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this caviar. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Badal Makwana
[email protected]This caviar is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love it!
Cynthia 333
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Zayn Zani
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy recipe. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.
Zamir Zamir
[email protected]I made this caviar for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat eggplant.
Ben Ziebart
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The caviar is so delicious. I can't wait to make it again.
Hs Short Vlog (JB)
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this caviar. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Finley Hender
[email protected]This is my go-to eggplant caviar recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with crackers or crostini.
mrcali818
[email protected]I made this caviar for a party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the roasted red peppers.
Lalita Rai
[email protected]This eggplant caviar recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.