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Melitzanes Katsarolas Voutirou (Potted Eggplant)

Cuisine: Greek
Type: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 lbs 1362g / 48ozEggplant
3/4 cup 148g / 5.2ozButter
50   Garlic
3 tablespoons 45mlParsley - chopped
1 1/2 lbs 681g / 24ozTomatoes - peeled, strained or
1 tablespoon 15mlTomato paste + 1 cup water
  Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup 237mlWater

Recipe Instructions

Peel the eggplants, cut into 1 1/2" cubes, and soak in lightly salted water for 15 minutes Drain, and squeeze gently. Brown the butter in large pot. Add eggplant cubes and turn 2 to 3 times, to brown lightly on all sides.

Add garlic; cook until golden. Add parsley, tomatoes (or paste and water), salt and pepper, and the 1 cup water. Cover. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).

Source:
Cole Publishing Group Recipe Collection

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