Armenian Eggplant Rolls – A Delicious Recipe

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Armenian cuisine is famous for its vibrant appetizers, where simple ingredients take on new flavors. Armenian eggplant rolls are aromatic, rich in taste, and beautifully presented. They are convenient to prepare in advance because they become even more delicious after resting for a while. Take note of our recipe!

Prep time: 40 minutes.
Yield: 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants;
• 120 g walnuts;
• 80 g cream cheese;
• 3 cloves garlic;
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro;
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley;
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1/2 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash and slice the eggplants lengthwise into thin strips. Salt them, let sit for 15 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. Fry the eggplant slices in oil in a pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until soft. Transfer them to paper towels (to remove excess oil) and let cool completely.
3. Separately, finely chop the walnuts, press the garlic through a press, and finely chop the cilantro and parsley.
4. Mix all of this with the cream cheese, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Optionally, you can add a little hot pepper.
5. Place a small amount of the filling on the edge of each eggplant slice. Roll them tightly, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, then serve.