Best Eggplant Aubergine Saladcaviar Recipes

CHATZILIM - ISRAELI EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

Steps:

• Place eggplant above an open flame and let it actually burn on all sides until soft.
• Cool and peel.
• Mash pulp with a fork until it is like a paste.
• Add onion, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Stir in mayonnaise or olive oil or 1 tablespoon of each.
• Mix well.
• Serve on a lettuce leaf as an appetizer.
• Garnish with slices of tomato and cucumber.

ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

Steps:

• Stab eggplant and roast in medium-hot oven along with garlic heads (brush garlic with olive oil) turn occasionally, until eggplant collapses and garlic is soft.
• (You can use parchment paper or silpat pad to line a pan.) Can also be done in a covered grill.
• Chop onion and red pepper.
• After eggplant cools, scoop out flesh, discarding rind, and squeeze roasted garlic cloves into eggplant.
• Either chop or puree eggplant/garlic in a processor or coarsely hand chop the mixture.
• Add the chopped onion and red peppers but don't process further-the caviar should have crunch from these raw ingredients.
• Add olive oil, Kosher salt, black pepper (and optional herbs &/or spices) and mix well.
• Serve with regular or toasted pita, crackers or crudites.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD/CAVIAR

Steps:

• Chop and caramelize the onions on a skillet (with a little bit of olive oil) over medium heat until they are golden but not burnt.
• While the onions are cooking, without peeling the eggplant, cut it into about 1/2 inch cubes. And place in a large bowl.
• Chop the bell pepper and add to bowl.
• Cut the tomatoes and add to bowl.
• Take the cooked onions, finely chop them, and add to bowl.
• Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and finely chopped garlic to the bowl.
• Mix all the ingredients in the bowl and transfer to a 12 inch non-stick skillet.
• Pour the contents of the tomato can on top of what's in the skillet and mix it a little bit.
• Cover with a lid and cook on low/medium heat. Keep mixing the contents every 10-15 minutes to cook things evenly and prevent burning. If you notice sticking to pan, reduce heat.
• The dish is ready when most of the liquid has evaporated and all the ingredients are soft and fully cooked. Approximately 45 minutes.
• Place in fridge to cool the salad since it's best served chilled.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Heat oil in saucepan.
• Sauté eggplant and onion until soft.
• Remove saucepan from heat and stir through margarine until melted.
• Add remainder of ingredients, and combine well.
• Transfer to a casserole dish, and bake until golden and bubbling, approx 45 minutes.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

Steps:

• Roast eggplants:.
• Using a wooden skewer or fork, pierce eggplants all over.
• Turn two gas burners or gas grill to high flame; place one eggplant on each.
• Cook, turning with tongs as each side blackens and softens, until skins are completely black and flesh is falling-apart tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from flame; transfer to a nonreactive baking dish.
• Place one end of dish on a slant so that the juices can run from the eggplants.
• When cool enough to handle, peel away all blackened skin.
• Place eggplant flesh in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until pureed.
• Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with pita or rye bread.
• Serving size will vary; depending on whether you are going to use an appetizer, or a salad with the meal, or as a side dish.

DICED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD

Steps:

• Peel eggplant and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Sprinkle liberally with 2 tsp salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Soak and rinse salted eggplant well, drain, and pat dry.(I soak at least twice in fresh, cold water to remove excess salt).
• Saute diced eggplant over medium-low to medium heat in 2 tbsp olive oil until tender.
• Set aside to cool.
• Mash garlic with 1/2 tsp salt to make a paste.
• Combine garlic paste, chiles, green pepper, parsley, and tomatoes in a medium bowl.
• Add cooled eggplant, lime juice, and pepper.
• Stir gently to mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

ELEGANT EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAVIAR

Steps:

• Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork. Place it on a microwave safe dish and cook on high, uncovered, until soft and collapsed, 10 minutes(or cook in 350* oven for about 30-45 minutes until soft). Set aside to cool.
• Arrange the walnut pieces on a baking sheet, and cook at 350* F. about 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant(just stick in the oven with the eggplant). Chop fine.
• Scrape the eggplant flesh into a wooden or glass bowl and coarsely chop.
• Stir in the walnuts, onion, parsley, chile pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then slowly beat in the oil and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Cover loosely and let stand at room temperature for several hours before serving. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

AUBERGINE SALAD

Steps:

• Soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water 15-30 minutes until they soften, then drain and dice; set aside until needed.
• Heat oil in a large skillet; add eggplant, red pepper, and onion along with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic.
• Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, for 8-9 minutes or until lightly tender, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together chopped olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped parsley, toasted almonds, lemon juice, and mint (if using).
• Mix in cooled eggplant mixture, tossing lightly (add extra-virgin olive oil, salt, or fresh lemon juice if desired to adjust consistency to your taste).
• Serve salad warm or chilled with fresh pita bread, or alone as a salad or first course.