MOROCCAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SALAD

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This was my first time boiling eggplant and it turned out very good! Boiling it with the garlic makes it extra special...we were eating it plain as it was cooling. I found this recipe to be very simple and tasty. We ate it with white rice.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant, unpeeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups water
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (I used hot Hungarian)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place eggplant, garlic, water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until eggplant cubes are cooked but still firm.
  • Drain in a strainer and allow to cool.
  • Place cooled eggplant in a bowl and toss gently with the remaining ingredients.
  • Very nice served at room temperature.

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