Recipe Category: Vegetarian Main

  • Eggplant Parmesan

    Prepare Eggplant:

    Slice 2 large eggplants (1.2kg total) lengthwise into 1/2cm thick slices.

    Layer slices in colander, sprinkling each layer with kosher salt. Weight with plate, drain 1-2 hours.

    Rinse slices, pat completely dry with paper towels.

    Bread in 3 stages: flour ? beaten eggs (3 eggs + 2 tbsp water) ? breadcrumbs (200g mixed with 50g grated Parmesan).

    Fry in batches in 1cm vegetable oil at 180°C until golden (2-3 minutes per side). Drain on wire rack.

    Make Tomato Sauce:

    Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in 3 tbsp olive oil 1 minute.

    Add 1.2kg crushed San Marzano tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, 10 torn basil leaves.

    Simmer 30 minutes until thickened.

    Assemble:

    Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.

    Spread thin layer sauce in 23x33cm baking dish.

    Layer: eggplant slices (slightly overlapping) ? sauce ? 150g shredded mozzarella ? 50g grated Parmesan ? torn basil leaves.

    Repeat 3 more layers, ending with cheese.

    Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes until bubbling and browned.

    Rest 30 minutes before cutting.

  • Melanzane alla Salentina: Eggplant Parmesan

    Melanzane alla Salentina: Eggplant Parmesan

    Prepare Eggplant:

    Slice 2 large eggplants (1.2kg total) lengthwise into 1/2cm thick slices.

    Layer slices in colander, sprinkling each layer with kosher salt. Weight with plate, drain 1-2 hours.

    Rinse slices, pat completely dry with paper towels.

    Bread in 3 stages: flour ? beaten eggs (3 eggs + 2 tbsp water) ? breadcrumbs (200g mixed with 50g grated Parmesan).

    Fry in batches in 1cm vegetable oil at 180°C until golden (2-3 minutes per side). Drain on wire rack.

    Make Tomato Sauce:

    Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves in 3 tbsp olive oil 1 minute.

    Add 1.2kg crushed San Marzano tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, 10 torn basil leaves.

    Simmer 30 minutes until thickened.

    Assemble:

    Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.

    Spread thin layer sauce in 23x33cm baking dish.

    Layer: eggplant slices (slightly overlapping) ? sauce ? 150g shredded mozzarella ? 50g grated Parmesan ? torn basil leaves.

    Repeat 3 more layers, ending with cheese.

    Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes until bubbling and browned.

    Rest 30 minutes before cutting.