Melitzanes katsarolas voutirou (potted eggplant)
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | pounds | Eggplant |
| ¾ | cup | Butter |
| 5 | cloves | Garlic |
| 3 | tablespoons | Parsley, chopped |
| 1½ | pounds | Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR |
| 1 | tablespoon | Tomato paste + 1 c. water |
| Salt & pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | cup | Water |
Directions
Peel the eggplants, cut into 1½" cubes, and soak in lightly salted water for 15 min. Drain, and squeeze gently. Brown the butter in lge. pot. Add eggplant cubes and turn 2 to 3 times, to brown lightly on all sides. Add garlic; cook untill golden. Add parsley, tomatoes (or paste & water), salt & pepper, and the 1 cup water. Cover. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).