Cooking description:
Below I will tell you in more detail how to cook eggplant caviar in Odessa. Instead of parsley and dill, you can use fresh cilantro, if you like. If desired, you can add a spoonful of natural apple cider vinegar to the caviar. Caviar is prepared on the basis of baked eggplant and sweet pepper. It is eaten instantly, so I recommend cooking more right away!
Purpose: For lunch / For dinner
Main Ingredient: Vegetables / Eggplant
Dish: Snacks
Cuisine geography: Ukrainian / European
Diet: Lean meals / Vegan dishes
Ingredients:
- Eggplant - 500 Grams
- Bulgarian pepper - 1 Piece
- Tomatoes - 250 Grams
- Onions - 1/2 Pieces
- Garlic - 1-2 Cloves
- Greens - 1/4 Bunch (parsley, dill)
- Sunflower oil - 50 Milliliters
- Salt - To taste
- Ground black pepper - To taste
Servings: 2
How to cook "Odessa style eggplant caviar"
Prepare all ingredients. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Wash the bell peppers and eggplant. Place them on a wire rack and bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes.
Cool the cooked vegetables completely.
Peel the peppers and eggplant, then cut into small cubes.
Finely chop the onions and parsley, pass the garlic through a press.
Make criss-cross cuts on the tomatoes, cover with hot water and leave for a couple of minutes. Peel, remove seeds and chop finely with a knife.
Add all vegetables to a bowl. Season with salt, pepper and oil. Stir and refrigerate the caviar for an hour to infuse.
Odessa style eggplant caviar is ready. Enjoy your meal!