Post by April B. on Jan 29, 2003 11:28:31 GMT -6
Marinated Eggplant
Serves 10-12
2 large eggplants
2 Tblsp. coarse salt
3/4 C. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tblsp. fresh mint, chopped
2 Tblsp. chopped fresh basil
2 Tblsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teasp pepper
Peel eggplants. Cut into 3/4-inch dice. Place in a colander and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place a plate with a weight on top (such as two 1-LB. cans) and let drain for 1 hour. Pat eggplant dry with paper towels.
Preheat broiler. Brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place half the eggplant on baking dish sheet and toss to coat with oil. Broil 3 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn eggplant and broil 2 to 3 minutes more, until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove eggplant to a large platter. Repeat with more olive oil and remaining eggplant.
Add garlic, mint, basil, parsley, and pepper to eggplant. Toss to mix. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, tossing several times. Serve at room temperature.
Serves 10-12
2 large eggplants
2 Tblsp. coarse salt
3/4 C. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tblsp. fresh mint, chopped
2 Tblsp. chopped fresh basil
2 Tblsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teasp pepper
Peel eggplants. Cut into 3/4-inch dice. Place in a colander and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place a plate with a weight on top (such as two 1-LB. cans) and let drain for 1 hour. Pat eggplant dry with paper towels.
Preheat broiler. Brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place half the eggplant on baking dish sheet and toss to coat with oil. Broil 3 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn eggplant and broil 2 to 3 minutes more, until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove eggplant to a large platter. Repeat with more olive oil and remaining eggplant.
Add garlic, mint, basil, parsley, and pepper to eggplant. Toss to mix. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, tossing several times. Serve at room temperature.