CRISP POTATO-EGGPLANT TART

Crisp Potato-Eggplant Tart image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 1 (9-inch) tart, 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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2 1/4 cups finely diced peeled eggplant
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more, to taste
2 tablespoons, plus 1/4 cup safflower oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
4 large baking potatoes, like russets
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

Place eggplant in a nonreactive bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon of salt and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Remove to a clean kitchen towel and tightly twist to squeeze out all moisture. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant and shallots and saute for about 6 minutes, or until very tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Peel potatoes. Using a hand grater or mandoline, shred potatoes into a clean kitchen towel. Tightly twist to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat remaining 1/4 cup of oil in a 9-inch ovenproof, nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Using a spatula, evenly press half of the potatoes into the pan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Spread the reserved eggplant over the top. Pat remaining potatoes evenly over the eggplant. Again, season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until bottom is golden. Carefully turn and dab the crust with bits of butter. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until bottom begins to crisp. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked and tart is golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut into 6 wedges and serve immediately.