Eggplants in oil are a classic dish that is popular in many Mediterranean cuisines. With just a few ingredients such as eggplants, olive oil, garlic, vinegar and herbs, you can prepare an aromatic dish.

Amount

preserving jars

Ingredients list

1 kg eggplants
500 ml white wine vinegar
750 ml water
2 cloves garlic
olive oil extra virgin
salt
rosemary

Difficulty: easy

Cost: low

Calories: 174kcal

Prep: 20

Cook: 5

Resting time: 7 12

Total: 25

gluten free

sugar free

vegan lifestyle

Difficulty: easy

Cost: low

Calories: 174kcal

Prep: 20

Cook: 5

Resting time: 7 12

Total: 25

gluten free

sugar free

vegan lifestyle

Directions

First peel the eggplants and remove the ends. Then cut into slice and these then into thin strips.
1 kg eggplants
Now put the eggplant strips in a large bowl, salt generously and mix thoroughly. Then cover with a plate and weigh down with a weight. Then leave to rest for 12 hours. This process removes the liquid and the bitter substances from the eggplants.
After resting, drain the eggplants in a colander and drain thoroughly. Then bring a large pot with the water and vinegar to a boil and blanch the eggplant strips in it for about 3 minutes.
500 ml white wine vinegar, 750 ml water
Now drain the eggplants in a colander and let them drain. Then transfer to a dry tea towel so that it absorbs the remaining liquid. Let the strips cool completely.
In the meantime, peel and finely slice the garlic. Now put the cooled eggplant strips together with the garlic and some rosemary into clean disinfected preserving jars.
2 cloves garlic
Now fill the jars with olive oil. Gently tap the jar on the table several times to remove air pockets. Then add olive oil again and cover completely. Close the jar completely and leave to infuse for 7 days.
After a week, the delicious pickled eggplant can be served.
Buon appetito!

Tip

The eggplants can be stored in an airtight container in a cool and dark place for about 3 months.

To refine the taste, you can add various herbs such as basil or mint. If you like it spicy, add a small chili pepper per jar.

Info

Whether as a delicious starter with a glass of wine, as a simple side dish with pasta or grilled meat or as an ingredient for salads, sandwiches and bruschetta. Pickled eggplants are the perfect choice. Try this simple recipe and experience the full flavor of Mediterranean cuisine.

Calories: 174kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 30g (10%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated fatty acids: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 0.4gMonounsaturated fatty acids: 0.1g