Fried Eggplant Appetizer
3 servings
25 minutes
Fried eggplant appetizer is a harmonious blend of the tender texture of eggplants, the juiciness of tomatoes, and the spiciness of garlic cheese cream. This dish, popular in Russian cuisine, captivates with its rich flavor and simplicity of preparation. Eggplants are fried to a golden crust, gaining a pleasant sweetness. Combining them with juicy tomatoes and aromatic cheese cream makes the appetizer wonderfully balanced. This versatile dish is perfect for both everyday meals and festive tables. It can be served as a standalone cold appetizer or as an addition to meat and vegetable dishes. The ease of preparation and availability of ingredients make it a favorite choice for culinary experiments.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Slice the eggplant.
- Eggplant: 1 piece
3
Sprinkle with salt and leave for 15 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
4
Grate the cheese.
- Hard cheese: 50 g
5
Chop the garlic.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Put cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, and dill in a bowl.
- Hard cheese: 50 g
- Mayonnaise: 30 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill: 5 g
7
Mix
8
Slice the tomatoes.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
9
Fry the eggplants in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Eggplant: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 15 ml
10
Place the eggplants on a plate.
11
Place the tomatoes on top.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
12
Spread the cheese filling on top.
- Hard cheese: 50 g
- Mayonnaise: 30 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill: 5 g
