Eggplant appetizer with tomatoes

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   We take the vegetables and other products needed for the recipe, which describes step by step how to prepare an eggplant and tomato appetizer.

2. STEP 2

   

   Peel the carrots and cut into medium-sized cubes. Peel the onions and chop them not very finely. Wash the sweet pepper, cut off the top, remove the core and cut into medium-sized cubes. All prepared vegetables should be approximately the same size after cutting.

3. STEP 3

   

   Wash the eggplants, cut off the top and tail and cut into cubes the same size as carrots, onions and peppers. Place the chopped eggplants in a bowl, sprinkle them with salt, stir and let stand for 30 minutes to release their juice. Bitterness should come out along with the juice. Then transfer the eggplants to a colander, rinse and let drain.

4. STEP 4

   

   Pour the required amount of vegetable oil into the frying pan, let it warm up and add the prepared onions, carrots and sweet peppers. Fry over medium heat with stirring for 15 minutes.

5. STEP 5

   

   Place the eggplants in the pan, stir and simmer for another 20 minutes.

6. STEP 6

   

   After the eggplants, add chopped ripe tomatoes, salt and pepper, mix well again and simmer until the vegetables are ready over moderate heat, remembering to stir. Approximate simmering time is 25 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   We put the finished “eggplant” appetizer into jars, close it with ordinary lids and put it in a warm place (or just wrap it in a blanket).

8. STEP 8

   

   The appetizer should sit in a warm place for a day, after which it can be put in the refrigerator and, of course, served.

Comments on the recipe

Testomania

21.11.2023

4.5

An appetizer of eggplant with tomatoes is a frequent guest on my table from mid-summer to late autumn. We call this salad “five”, it’s one of my favorites. To prepare it, I always peel the eggplants, even if they are young, and soak them in salted water under a press, and grind the tomatoes through a meat grinder along with the skin. I chop the remaining vegetables coarsely. I don’t add any garlic, herbs, or spices, everything is harmonious and balanced, just salt. And yes, I absolutely agree with the author that such an appetizer is especially good when served cold (although this did not stop me from tucking into two full plates of still hot salad and dipping some bread into the gravy). Delicious! I recommend!

Vallina

21.11.2023

4.8

Daria, the salad was excellent))) I made it for the guests, it really touched everyone’s hearts! Please accept my deep gratitude)))

Daria ☼

21.11.2023

5

Thank you very much, it looks like the experiment was a success! try it this way, it will be delicious

Ilga

21.11.2023

4.5

It turned out to be a delicious appetizer. It took about 50 minutes to prepare.

Daria ☼

21.11.2023

4.5