3 medium eggplants
2 1/2 tsp coarse (kosher salt)
1/4 cup corn oil
1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp hot red chili flakes, or minced fr, esh chiles
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp crushed dried mint
Directions
Slice the eggplants crosswise into 1 1/2 inch thick pieces. Sprinkle
them with 2 t. coarse salt and let stand for 15 minutes. rinse
eggplants under cold water, which removes the bitter taste, rinse,
and dry well on a towel. Heat the oil in a skillet and lightly brown
eggplant slices over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Remove and put into
a serving bowl. Cool. Put the tomato sauce, pepper, chile, cinnamon,
mint and 1/2 t. salt, if wanted, in a pan. Simmer over low heat for
10 minutes, which is long enough to integrate the flavors. Pour this
over the eggplant; refrigerate until ready to use. The salad can
remain in the refrigerator for several days. Serve cold or at room
temperature.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Eggplant; Salad; Vegetable
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