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Baldomero R.
October 20, 2013
Have you ever taste "Escalivada"?. Here is the recipe.
Ingredients for 4 people: 4 large egg-plants, 8 red peppers, 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, 1 dl of extra virgin olive oil Salt
Preparation:
Flame grill the eggplants and peppers or roast them in the oven. Peel and remove the stems of the eggplants. Peel and seed the peppers. Cut the vegetables into strips.
Presentation
Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic and dress with extra virgin olive oil and salt before serving.
Ingredients for 4 people: 4 large egg-plants, 8 red peppers, 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, 1 dl of extra virgin olive oil Salt
Preparation:
Flame grill the eggplants and peppers or roast them in the oven. Peel and remove the stems of the eggplants. Peel and seed the peppers. Cut the vegetables into strips.
Presentation
Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic and dress with extra virgin olive oil and salt before serving.
abatjour
September 21, 2013
years ago, i lived in an upper flat too wonderful to describe herein. so on to eggplant: the lovely, old armenian lady in the upper flat next door often waved to me as i was tending to my plants on the shelves in the bay window over the window seat.... one evening,she sent over a plate of eggplant. hot, lemony, creamy and salty and peppery and, well, divine. i visited her soon to return the plate and asked how she had made them: "dip in flour with salt and pepper (paypper she pronounced) and then egg and fry in olive oil. serve with lemon (laymone). oh boy. oh boy - comfort 40 years since.
Liz
September 17, 2013
Had in Turkey this week: puree of eggplant as a base for: a light and spicy stew of small pieces of beef, tomato, onions. A nice replacement rice or pasta. Would also work well under, say, grilled salmon with salsa?
aargersi
September 16, 2013
MonkeyMom's crisscross eggplant - to die for:
http://food52.com/recipes/4199-criss-cross-pan-fried-eggplant
and I did this last week and at it all myself in one sitting:
http://boulder.wholefoodsmarketcooking.com/recipes/14630_glazed_roasted_eggplant
and I am on team eggplant parmesan with all my heart as well
http://food52.com/recipes/4199-criss-cross-pan-fried-eggplant
and I did this last week and at it all myself in one sitting:
http://boulder.wholefoodsmarketcooking.com/recipes/14630_glazed_roasted_eggplant
and I am on team eggplant parmesan with all my heart as well
boulangere
September 15, 2013
I would swear eggplant was invented especially for caponata.
http://thesolitarycook.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/meatless-monday-grill-roasted-eggplant-capona-over-roasted-potatoes/
http://thesolitarycook.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/meatless-monday-grill-roasted-eggplant-capona-over-roasted-potatoes/
Rhonda35
September 15, 2013
I'm an eggplant lover, but my menfolk are not so I don't eat it as often as I like. My current favorite way to cook it is this way: https://food52.com/recipes/455-purnima-garg-s-eggplant-and-tomato-curry. (Sorry, I don't know how to make a hyperlink.) So delicious. Sometimes I can sneak in some eggplant parmesan by slicing the eggplant super-thin and telling the guys it is veal parmesan! The one eggplant dish that is not a favorite, funnily enough, is baba ganoush.
Mariam
September 15, 2013
My favorite eggplant dip appetizer:
Saute a large thinly sliced onion along with a few sliced garlic cloves in olive oil, until they soften and turn a light golden color. Add cubed eggplant pieces, season with salt, and continue to gently saute until all the eggplant pieces are coated in olive oil. Turn the heat down, cover, and gently cook until the eggplant has softened and the entire mixture is a beautiful caramel-brown color. Stir occasionally and be sure the eggplant has released just enough liquid to avoid burning. If needed, add a few tablespoons of water. Season as needed.
Variations:
-Stir in toasted walnuts or pine nuts.
-Top with a dollop of sour cream and fried dried mint flakes. (Inspired by a Persian version I grew up with...)
-Top with cooked chickpeas (not from a can) and crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve with fresh homemade focaccia or toasted pita bread.
Saute a large thinly sliced onion along with a few sliced garlic cloves in olive oil, until they soften and turn a light golden color. Add cubed eggplant pieces, season with salt, and continue to gently saute until all the eggplant pieces are coated in olive oil. Turn the heat down, cover, and gently cook until the eggplant has softened and the entire mixture is a beautiful caramel-brown color. Stir occasionally and be sure the eggplant has released just enough liquid to avoid burning. If needed, add a few tablespoons of water. Season as needed.
Variations:
-Stir in toasted walnuts or pine nuts.
-Top with a dollop of sour cream and fried dried mint flakes. (Inspired by a Persian version I grew up with...)
-Top with cooked chickpeas (not from a can) and crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve with fresh homemade focaccia or toasted pita bread.
Kukla
September 14, 2013
I like to make a Baba Ganoush variation where smoky eggplant is mixed with a small amount of creamy mayonnaise: http://food52.com/recipes/18311-israeli-baba-ganoush-with-mayonnaise or an Asian stile Eggplant salad: http://food52.com/recipes/17977-sesame-salads
deanna1001
September 14, 2013
Caponata from the eating healthy in the NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/04/health/nutrition/04recipehealth.html?_r=0.
Also, I have a big barbeque book and there is a great begetarian entree - slice the large eggplants the long way 1/8" thick. Briefly dunk in boiling water just until pliable. Lay a slice with another t right angles forming a cross. Add to the center (where it is two layers) a slice of tomato, one of mozzarella and a couple of basil leaves, then fold in the ends making a nice parcel. Brush with oil and grill until nicely browned and the cheese melts. Make a sauce with oil, lemon and pine puts or whatever...really great.
Also, I have a big barbeque book and there is a great begetarian entree - slice the large eggplants the long way 1/8" thick. Briefly dunk in boiling water just until pliable. Lay a slice with another t right angles forming a cross. Add to the center (where it is two layers) a slice of tomato, one of mozzarella and a couple of basil leaves, then fold in the ends making a nice parcel. Brush with oil and grill until nicely browned and the cheese melts. Make a sauce with oil, lemon and pine puts or whatever...really great.
Pat
September 14, 2013
Slice Japanese eggplant lengthwise and either grill or broil slices. When tender, but still hot, slather each side with a mixture of hoisin sauce, soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Eat at room temp either plain or topped with minced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
aobenour
September 14, 2013
I too enjoy eggplant parmesan - baked on preheated and oiled baking sheets instead of fried - and mapo and Sichuan eggplant. I also like to make Julia's pistouille - pg. 351 of Mastering the Art Vol. II - and Madhur Jaffrey's fried eggplants - pg. 160 of Invitation - with the green or red chutney.
Sophia W.
September 14, 2013
The eggplant recipe with feta, jalapenos, onions, and lemon segments from Jerusalem is incredible and such an easy thing to make (including in large quantities)!
Jen M.
September 15, 2013
Yeah, around here we all fangirl pretty hard over anything Ottolenghi + eggplant...
cucina D.
September 14, 2013
I was raised eating eggplant in a wide variety of preparations. Our winter meals were filled with eggplant parmigiana (the traditional recipe, not the breadcrumb laden variety), stuffed eggplant and baked pasta dishes with roasted eggplant. Summer meals were my favorite when we would grill eggplant and add them to lighter pasta dishes as well as serve them as sides to grilled meats and fish. The end of summer showcased the pickling of all the remaining eggplant harvest, putting them in our cantinas for the winter. These were used in sandwiches and antipasto dishes but I learned to eat and love them as a simple snack right out of the can.
emg
September 14, 2013
I peel an eggplant and microwave it in a covered casserole till done. Cool and pop into a zip lock bag. Place in freezer for wonderful winter baba ganoush using your favorite recipe or any other recipe using pre cooked eggplant. I have done this for years when eggplant is plentiful at my farmers market and it works beautifully.
Fairmount_market
September 14, 2013
I just tried Fuchsia Dunlop's Smoky Eggplant with Garlic from Every Grain of Rice. Very tasty.
walkie74
September 14, 2013
Coated with flour and egg and baked in the oven or fried, then served for breakfast with scrambled eggs. Mmmm!
fhp
September 13, 2013
Eggplant Involtini with ricotta and parmigiano and basil filling (w. a hint of nutmeg).
Bake in a simple tomato sauce. Lighter than parmigiano but every bit as good and elegant as well.
Bake in a simple tomato sauce. Lighter than parmigiano but every bit as good and elegant as well.
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