Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockThe simplest way to cook eggplants is to fry them in flour or with garlic in a pan. But sometimes you want something more original. Moreover, eggplant is a rather versatile vegetable for main courses, as well as appetizers, salads, or winter preparations. Catch 20 mouth-watering recipes!
1. Pan-Fried Eggplant in Batter
Source: receptisalatov.comSprinkle with chopped garlic and serve with sour cream or mayonnaise.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 egg, 4 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with spices to taste. Dip each round in beaten egg, then in flour. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
2. Stewed Eggplant in Sour Cream with Garlic
Source: eda.ruDelicious and aromatic stewed eggplants. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Dice the eggplant and fry until golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, spices, and sour cream, stir again, and simmer for 7-10 minutes.
3. Eggplant Like Mushrooms for Winter
Source: dzen.ruA delicious preparation that disappears quickly.
You will need: 2 kg eggplants, 10 cloves garlic, 2.5 L water, 50 g sugar, 4 tbsp salt, 70 ml vinegar, 50 ml vegetable oil, dill.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants, finely chop the garlic and dill. Boil water with salt and sugar, pour in vinegar and stir. Place the eggplants in this marinade and cook for 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and dill, distribute the mixture into sterilized jars. Pour a spoonful of hot oil into each and seal for winter.
4. Fried Eggplant with Eggs
Source: postila.ruAn interesting side dish or a standalone meal made from simple ingredients.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 eggs, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants and pour beaten eggs with spices over them. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for half an hour. Finely chop the onion and garlic, fry until translucent, then add the eggplants. Cook everything together for 20-30 minutes over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally.
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5. Korean-Style Eggplant
Source: attuale.ruA light and accessible quick recipe. And so delicious!
You will need: 4 eggplants, 4 carrots, 3 bell peppers, 5 cloves garlic, 10 g parsley, 1 chili pepper, 2 tbsp Korean carrot spices, 2 tbsp vinegar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Place eggplants in boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Let them cool and dry, then cut into strips. Grate carrots on a Korean grater, slice bell peppers into strips, and finely chop chili, garlic, and parsley. Heat the oil, but do not bring to a boil. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate the appetizer for several hours, covered with cling film.
6. Whole Marinated Eggplants for Winter
Source: ok.ruThis recipe requires small eggplants of approximately the same size.
You will need: 2.5 kg eggplants, 1 bay leaf, 1 tbsp salt, 50 ml vinegar, 1.5 L water, 5 black peppercorns, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the eggplants and tightly pack the vegetables into a sterilized jar. Add all spices, pour boiling water over them for half an hour, then drain the water. Boil fresh water, add sugar and salt, cook for 1 minute, and pour over the eggplants. Add vinegar and seal the preparation for winter.
7. Fried Eggplant in Soy Sauce
Source: imghub.ruA delicious and versatile appetizer or side dish – whichever is more convenient.
You will need: 350 g eggplants, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Slice the eggplants into long thin strips and fry until golden for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and spices to taste. Stir, remove the eggplants from heat, and let them infuse for a bit.
8. Pour-Over Pie with Eggplant and Tomatoes
Source: pinterest.comEggplants are rarely used in baking, but sometimes they are very appropriate there.
You will need: 150 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 eggplant, 1 tomato, 100 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 50 g hard cheese, salt.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into small sticks, fry until golden, and season. Whisk the egg with salt, add milk, then flour and baking powder. Pour half of the batter into a mold, arrange the eggplants, and sprinkle with half of the grated cheese. Pour the second half of the batter, arrange the tomatoes, and also sprinkle with cheese. Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Eggplant Casserole with Meat
Source: legkovmeste.ruThe perfect family dinner dish – hearty, delicious, and unusual.
You will need: 600 g pork, 1 onion, 3 eggplants, 3 tomatoes, 100 g hard cheese, 2-3 cloves garlic, 3 tsp tomato paste, 150 ml water, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the pork and onion, add minced garlic and herbs. Mix tomato paste with water and spices, pour over the meat, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Place half of the pork in a heatproof dish, add eggplant slices, then more meat and tomato slices. Cover with foil and bake the casserole for 80 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. 15 minutes before the end of cooking, remove the foil and sprinkle the dish with grated cheese.
10. Eggplant Caviar for Winter
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruIt's very easy to stock up on it during the peak season of fresh vegetables.
You will need: 3 kg eggplants, 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg bell peppers, 1 kg onions, 1 kg carrots, 400 ml vegetable oil, 250 ml water, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp acetic acid, 2-3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, grate the carrots, and finely chop the vegetables. Lightly fry all vegetables separately in oil. Place all ingredients in a cauldron, add water, salt, and sugar, and simmer the caviar for 45-50 minutes. If desired, pass it through a meat grinder. Pour in acetic acid and seal the caviar in sterilized jars.
11. Chicken and Eggplant Salad
Source: postila.ruEqually good warm or cold – very convenient.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 3 eggplants, 3 bell peppers, 1/2 bunch of greens, 1 onion, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the chicken and let it cool. Dice the chicken, eggplants, and bell peppers, finely chop the onion and herbs. Fry the eggplants with onion until golden, mix all ingredients together, and dress the resulting salad with mayonnaise.
12. Eggplant Rolls with Cheese and Walnuts
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruSimply the perfect appetizer for a home buffet – everyone will be delighted.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 120 g cream cheese, 1 clove garlic, 50 g walnuts, 3 sprigs cilantro.
Preparation: Finely chop the garlic, herbs, and walnuts, and mix everything with the cream cheese. Slice the eggplant lengthwise into thin strips, fry it on both sides until golden, and roll up the filling.
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13. Spicy Eggplant for Winter
Source: imghub.ruThis recipe will surely appeal to all lovers of piquant appetizers.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 50 g chili pepper, 1 bell pepper, 50 g garlic, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 150 ml water, 100 ml vegetable oil, 3 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Blend both types of pepper and garlic. Add water, salt, sugar, vinegar, and blend again. Slice the eggplants into rounds and fry them in oil until golden on both sides. Tightly layer the eggplants and pepper mixture in a sterilized jar, ensuring the first and last layers are pepper. Seal and store in a cool place.
14. Fried Eggplant and Walnut Salad
Source: AdobeStockFor a more diet-friendly and healthy version of the salad – dress it with yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 1 tomato, 60 g walnuts, 1 clove garlic, 3 sprigs of herbs, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants and fry them until golden. Dice the tomato into similar-sized cubes. Finely chop the walnuts, garlic, and herbs. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.
15. Vegetable Salad with Eggplant for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruYou can additionally add any spices to your liking.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 800 g bell peppers, 500 g tomatoes, 400 g onions, 300 g carrots, 100 ml olive oil, 80 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 100 ml water, 6 cloves garlic, 80 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the vegetables into medium pieces and mince the garlic. Place all ingredients, except vinegar, into a cauldron. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, pour in vinegar, and seal the salad in sterilized jars.
16. Eggplant Cream Soup
Source: AdobeStockWhen serving, garnish the finished soup with grated cheese or croutons.
You will need: 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 eggplants, 2 cloves garlic, 800 ml water, 2 tbsp olive oil, 100 ml 20% cream, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop and lightly fry the onion, carrot, and garlic in olive oil. Pour in water, add spices to taste, bring to a boil, and simmer the broth for 15 minutes over low heat.
During this time, halve the eggplants lengthwise, drizzle with oil, and bake them for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Scoop out the eggplant flesh, add it to the broth, and bring to a boil again. Blend the soup until smooth, pour in the cream, bring it to a boil once more, and remove from heat.
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17. Eggplant Baba Ghanoush
Source: postila.ruAn original alternative to the more familiar eggplant caviar.
You will need: 3 eggplants, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp tahini, 1/2 lemon, spices, salt, herbs.
Preparation: Prick the eggplants with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 220-240 degrees Celsius. Afterward, let them cool slightly and scoop out all the flesh with a spoon. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the paste until smooth.
18. Eggplant Boats in the Oven
Source: malinika.ruIf desired, you can also make a Lenten version with a vegetable filling.
You will need: 500 g eggplants, 100 g onion, 150 g tomatoes, 20 ml vegetable oil, 300 g minced meat, 100 g hard cheese, salt, spices.
Preparation: Halve the eggplants lengthwise and carefully remove some of the flesh to form boats. Sprinkle the eggplant boats with salt. Finely chop the onion and eggplant flesh, peel and chop the tomatoes in the same way.
Fry the onion in oil until translucent, add the minced meat, fry for another couple of minutes, and add the remaining vegetables. Season the filling to taste and fry for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spoon the filling into the eggplant boats, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake the eggplants in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Mother-in-Law's Tongue Eggplant for Winter
Source: livejournal.comMany will easily recognize this preparation just by its appearance!
You will need: 6 eggplants, 3 onions, 6 tomatoes, 150 ml vegetable oil, 1 tbsp salt, 1 head garlic, 3 tsp vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop and fry the onion until translucent in 50 ml of oil. Add tomato wedges and simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium heat. Slice the eggplants into thin plates and fry them separately on both sides in the remaining oil.
Press the garlic through a press and mix with salt. Rub each eggplant slice with the garlic mixture and roll it up. Layer the eggplants and sautéed vegetables in prepared jars, sterilize the preparations for another 20-30 minutes in boiling water, pour in vinegar, and seal for winter.
20. Eggplant and Egg Salad
Source: postila.ruA very hearty salad with a bright and expressive flavor.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 eggs, 3 sprigs dill, 4 cherry tomatoes, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Slice the onion into half-rings, and the eggplant into cubes. Fry them together until cooked, add minced garlic, and let cool. Boil and dice the eggs. Quarter the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the dill, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.