EGGPLANT CAVIAR WITH FRESH TOMATO COULIS
Provided by Reine Sammut
Categories Tomato Appetizer Bake Eggplant Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place eggplant on baking sheet. Pierce eggplant several times with fork. Bake until very soft and skin wrinkles and cracks, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut baked eggplant in half lengthwise. Peel off skin. Place eggplant in sieve and let drain 45 minutes. Finely chop eggplant.
- Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add eggplant; toss to coat. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bring medium pot of water to boil. Add tomatoes to boiling water and blanch 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to bowl of cold water and cool.
- Using small sharp knife, pull skin off tomatoes. Core tomatoes and cut in half crosswise; squeeze out seeds. Transfer tomatoes to processor and blend until smooth. Transfer puree to bowl. Mix in remaining 1§ tablespoons olive oil, salt and white pepper. Let coulis stand until any air bubbles have popped, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
- Spoon § cup tomato coulis into center of 4 shallow bowls. Using 2 large soup spoons, form eggplant mixture into oval and set atop coulis. Repeat, placing 3 ovals in each bowl. Garnish each with 1 fresh basil sprig.
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Ajaya Tamu
[email protected]This is the best eggplant caviar recipe I've ever tried. Thank you for sharing!
mdazazulhaque
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
Munir kohawar Kohawar
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Violet Ford
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer party.
Zahid Haidar
[email protected]I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. The eggplant caviar turned out great!
marten zaher
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.
kugari musa
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used crumbled tofu instead of feta cheese in the coulis. It was still very delicious.
Alfred Ben
[email protected]I found that the eggplant caviar was better the next day, after the flavors had a chance to meld together.
Terry Bailey
[email protected]The eggplant caviar was a bit too salty for my taste, but I was able to adjust the seasoning to my liking.
nerdclubdemon 666
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
rb R
[email protected]I used a food processor to make the caviar and it turned out perfectly smooth.
Md Sajjat
[email protected]I served the eggplant caviar as a dip with pita chips and it was a big hit!
Samantha Ballantyne
[email protected]I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I used roasted red peppers in the coulis instead. It was still very tasty.
Seven like one crew
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The eggplant caviar is so delicious and unique.
jb Frank
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my eggplant caviar turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Prisca Ifeanyi
[email protected]The eggplant caviar was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the coulis was delicious.
Mankgase Mabogoana
[email protected]I added a bit of chopped chili pepper to the caviar for a spicy kick. It turned out great!
Suliman Amiri
[email protected]This eggplant caviar is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Ashikur Rhaman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind! The eggplant caviar was so creamy and flavorful, and the coulis added a nice brightness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chanell Coleske
[email protected]This eggplant caviar is a delightful dish! The combination of grilled eggplant, fresh tomatoes, and herbs creates a smoky, tangy, and refreshing flavor profile. I served it with pita bread and it was a hit at my dinner party. I highly recommend tryin