Recipe name:
Eggplant A La Provencale
Recipe category:
Appetizers
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Recipe detials: Eggplant a La Provencale
3 lg Eggplants Coarse salt Olive oil 2 lb Ripe tomatoes 3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped 2 tb Parsley, chopped 1 tb Lemon juice 1/8 ts Sugar Salt & pepper Parsley to garnish Cut unpeeled eggplants into 1/2" diagonal slices, spread slices onto a cutting board, sprinkle with salt & press with a plate to get rid of excess liquid. Allow to drain for 30 minutes. Wipe with a damp cloth. Heat enough olive oil to cover bottom of a large skillet. Fry gently over medium heat, turning often till tender. Remove from pan & drain. Plunge tomatoes into boiling water for a few seconds, peel & deseed. Saute remaining pulp in a little olive oil till soft. Add garlic & parsley. Cover, reduce heat & cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, add lemon juice, sugar, salt & pepper. Place eggplant in a shallow serving dish or glass bowl. Pour tomato mixture on top & chill till ready to serve. Garnish with parsley sprigs. |