Sharp little blue ones
6 servings
20 minutes
'Spicy Blue Ones' is a dish from Russian cuisine where tender eggplants are combined with a spicy and tangy marinade. Historically, eggplants known as 'blue ones' were popular among Slavic peoples for their rich flavor and versatility. In this recipe, fried eggplants are soaked in a fragrant mixture of sweet pepper, garlic, hot chili, parsley, and apple vinegar, creating a vibrant balance of flavors. The heat of the chili adds spiciness while the vinegar provides a light tang. The dish can be served immediately or after cooling, making it ideal for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings.
1
Slice the eggplants thickly lengthwise and fry on both sides, seasoning with salt, in a large amount of vegetable oil until browned.
- Eggplants: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 100 ml
2
Remove seeds from the peppers, chop them randomly, and place them in a blender. Add garlic, parsley leaves, vinegar, and olive oil, and blend.
- Sweet pepper: 300 g
- Chili pepper: 50 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Parsley: 50 g
- Apple cider vinegar: 50 ml
- Olive oil: 100 ml
3
Arrange the eggplants in a single layer on a plate, brush each piece with marinade, add a new layer of eggplants on top, brush again and repeat the process until the eggplants are finished. They can be served immediately or after cooling.