Appetizer of marinated eggplants and grilled peppers
4 servings
60 minutes
A snack of marinated eggplants and grilled peppers is a vibrant combination of rich flavors and aromas. Eggplants fried to a golden crust are tender and slightly sweet, while roasted peppers add juiciness and a light smoky note to the dish. Vegetables soaked in a marinade of vinegar, salt, and sugar achieve a piquant sweet-sour balance. This dish has Russian roots – it reminds of homemade preparations where each component complements the others, creating a harmonious taste. An excellent option for a light summer snack that pairs well with meat and fish dishes and is perfect with a glass of dry wine.
1
Clean the peppers, wash them, dry them, cut into 4 pieces if large or 2 pieces if small. Place them on a baking sheet, brush with vegetable oil, and bake in the oven at 180–200 degrees until golden brown.
- Sweet pepper: 1 kg
- Eggplants: 1 kg
2
Wash the eggplants, dry them, cut into rings 1–1.5 cm wide, and fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Eggplants: 1 kg
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
3
Chop the greens and garlic finely.
- Garlic: 1 head
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Parsley: 1 bunch
4
In a convenient wide enamel pot (or plastic container), layer the vegetables: eggplants - greens - peppers - greens, etc.
5
Pour the prepared cooled marinade over the vegetables. For the marinade, add salt, sugar, and vinegar to room temperature boiled water (or bottled water) and mix until dissolved, then pour this marinade over the vegetables.
- Water: 350 ml
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar 9%: 1 tablespoon
6
Cover the cooled vegetables, put them in the fridge, let them sit for 24 hours, and they are ready to eat.