Olive Oil Braised Dried Eggplant

Ingredients

• 4 dried eggplants (about 300 g)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Soak the eggplants in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic.

3. 3

   Add eggplants and sauté until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add pepper, water and salt, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature.

Note. Soaking the eggplants in salted water before cooking reduces bitterness.