Pickled eggplants stuffed with vegetables

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 10 day

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make pickled eggplants stuffed with vegetables for the winter? Prepare the products according to the list. Choose eggplants that are as fresh, fleshy, and without blemishes as possible. We will stuff them, so their appearance matters. Wash vegetables and herbs thoroughly.

2. STEP 2

   

   Cut off the stem of the eggplants. Peel the carrots. Peel the onions and garlic.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour water into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Place the eggplants in boiling water and boil them. Cooking time depends on the size of the eggplants. On average it will take about 10-20 minutes. You can check the readiness of vegetables using a toothpick. If the skin of the blueberry is pierced without difficulty, it means the vegetable is ready. If eggplants are overcooked, they may turn out to be porridge. So keep an eye on the eggplants, don't go far from the stove.

4. STEP 4

   

   Place the finished boiled eggplants on a large tray, cover with a cutting board on top and place a press on it. Any heavy object can serve as a press. I have a saucepan filled with water.

5. STEP 5

   

   Leave the eggplants under pressure for several hours to remove all excess liquid.

6. STEP 6

   

   At this time, prepare the aromatic filling. To do this, cut the peeled onions into thin half rings, and grate the peeled carrots on a coarse grater.

7. STEP 7

   

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion and carrots, stirring continuously, until tender (about 5-7 minutes).

8. STEP 8

   

   Pass the garlic through a press or garlic press. Send it to fried carrots and onions. Add ground red pepper and chili pepper to taste. Mix the filling thoroughly.

9. STEP 9

   

   Remove the cooled and slightly flattened eggplants from the press.

10. STEP 10

    

    Cut each eggplant in half along the fruit, not reaching the end (as in the photo).

11. STEP 11

    

    Stuff the eggplants with the filling and wrap them with threads so that they do not fall apart during further processing and the filling does not fall out of them.

12. STEP 12

    

    Prepare the brine. To do this, pour water into a small saucepan, add peppercorns, bay leaf and salt. Bring the water to a boil, leave on the fire for 2-3 minutes.

13. STEP 13

    

    Place the stuffed, tied eggplants tightly next to each other in the pan.

14. STEP 14

    

    Fill the eggplants to the top with hot brine and place pressure on them. Leave the eggplants at room temperature for five days (the time depends on the room temperature; the cooler it is, the longer the souring process will take place). Then remove the pressure, cover the pan with a lid and leave for a few more days until ready. Place the finished snack in the refrigerator or cellar.

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

29.08.2023

4.5

I was interested in the recipe for pickled eggplants stuffed with vegetables for the winter. I've been wanting to try this snack for a long time. The cooking process is quite long, but interesting. I boiled the eggplants, the main thing here is to catch the moment when they become soft, but not yet boiled. For the filling, I mixed carrots, garlic, a mixture of ground peppers and curry. I made the cuts in the eggplants in the form of pockets to make it easier to tie them with thread. The eggplants fermented for exactly four days. During this time, the brine became noticeably cloudy and a pronounced sourness appeared. At the same time, there is a very appetizing smell of homemade pickles! We liked the eggplants: tasty, with a pleasant sourness and spice. Thanks for the recipe!

Elisa Helga

29.08.2023

4.9

Cool recipe, I’ll definitely make it, I found step-by-step preparation

zamba

29.08.2023

4.8

Thanks for the recipe!! Delicious! Everyone in our family loves eggplants. So we haven't tried pickling them yet. I'm thinking of adding bell peppers to the minced meat. And make the marinade from sunflower oil, vinegar, salt and sugar. Bon Appetit everyone!!

Shura

29.08.2023

5

What a wonderful recipe! I added it to my Recipe Saver and now I have a lot of eggplant recipes, I really liked yours, I’ll prepare several jars for the winter, I love such snacks!

Alla

29.08.2023

4.8

Thank you very much!!! The recipe is very good! I'll definitely take it into account. I really love different eggplant dishes. I often cook simply pickled ones with garlic.

morkofka

29.08.2023

4.5

What an interesting recipe! I’ve never cooked pickled eggplants stuffed with vegetables for the winter before. I made four things to try. It turned out unusual and delicious. Now I will make a full pan. Everyone liked the blue ones. Thank you very much for the recipe!