Eggplant appetizer “Favorite”, probably because of the fact that it is so called that many people like it. It is not difficult to cook it. You can even serve it to the table on the festive table. When choosing eggplants on the market, you should pay close attention to their appearance. Of course, they should not be too large and lethargic.
There are also several options for preparing such a snack. Vegetables can first be fried in a pan, and then the listed spices can be added to them. But, you can just cut them, put them in a bowl, add spices and leave them in this state for a day. So, of course, the snack will come out more healthy and no less tasty. This recipe was prepared according to the first option, since it was not possible to wait a day, and the appetizer was immediately served at the table.
Ready-made eggplants are combined with any side dishes, and they also act as an indispensable snack at all festive events. That is why be sure to take a closer look, and even better, immediately prepare an eggplant appetizer and it will definitely become your favorite.
Ingredients:
- Eggplant (not large in size) – 2 pcs.
- Onion – 1 pc.
- Fresh carrots – 1 pc.
- Fresh or dried garlic – 1 clove
- Salt – to taste.
- Sugar – 1 pinch.
- Vegetable oil (it is better to use it without a pronounced odor) – 60 ml.
- Vinegar ordinary 9% – 20 ml.
How to cook:
1. So, first of all, prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel onions, garlic, carrots. Now grate the carrots on a coarse grater, and finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. In a pan, fry these vegetables until soft. In time, this procedure will take no more than 1-2 minutes.
3. Cut the eggplant into circles or elongated plates.
You can peel the skin or not.
Salt the circles or plates.
4. Fry the chopped vegetables in another pan.
5. Place the eggplant in a large bowl.
6. Pour in the vinegar. You can also use apple cider vinegar.
7. Now add a pinch of sugar and salt to taste.
8. Mix everything very well.
Here is such an original, very tasty and healthy eggplant appetizer “Favorite” came out!
Enjoy your meal!