Eight recipes that explore the different varieties of aubergines, from iconic dishes such as pasta to the norm to creative rolls. Each recipe enhances specific characteristics and flavors of the different types of aubergines, offering solutions for all palates.
There eggplantqueen of summer and protagonist of numerous preparations it is a large berry belonging To the Solonaceae familythe same as potatoes and tomatoes. Based on the variety, it has different shapes and colors, not only viola but also white, yellow, dark purple and blended …
So here is for you, 8 recipes to prepare quick and deliciousto enjoy each variety just before the season ends.
Pasta alla Norma
To the norm: excellent in this case, the Sicilian variety beads. Cut 3 aubergines in half and obtain thin slices. Fry them in hot oil and use them to enrich the bucatini seasoned with tomato And basil. Complete the dish with a nice grated savory ricotta.
Eggplant breaded and fried
Breaded: Excellent the shaded variety of white, antigua. Slice 1 kg of antigua aubergines, passal in the bold egg with salt and then in the breadcrumbs seasoned with limb thyme and fry them in hot oil. Excellent to serve as an appetizer.
Grilled aubergines
Grilled: For this preparation, the Gold Yellow Eggplant. Cut in the middle of the half kilo of aubergines Gold, Then pass them on the grill and add cherry tomatoes and rocket. Season everything with salt, pepper and oregano oil and leave to flavor for a quarter of an hour before bringing to the table. Excellent as fresh and fast appetizer.
Mushroom aubergines
Mushroom: the Sicilian round variety it’s perfect! Size 2 round dice aubergines and let it brown in a pan with oil, salt, parsley and garlic for about a quarter of an hour, or until they are soft.
Eggplant cream
Cream: the Fiorentina Viola This is what it takes for this ideal preparation also to fill bruschetta and canties. Cut in half 1 kg of aubergines and wrapping them with aluminum. Passal in a preheated oven at 200 ° C for about 40 minutes and then peel them. Transfer the pulp obtained to a mixer with garlic oil, salt and lemon and blend everything until a homogeneous cream is obtained.
Eggplant to salad
In salad: the Tonda shaded rose It is ideal for this preparation. Size 2 diced eggplant and then lexal for 10 minutes in salted and acidulated water. Drain them and season them with oil, vinegar, parsley and celery
Eggplant rolls
Wrap: the Slim Jim It is the one that lends itself best for this preparation. Cut in half a kilo of aubergines and obtain slices, pass them on the grill and add 1 tablespoon of Basil and pine nuts pesto It is a slice of scamorza. Roll up each slice and pass in the oven at a preheated at 180 ° C for about 10 minutes. If you add a nice salad Of songino and carrots, you will bring a light and complete dish to the table, also ideal for an evening with friends.
Eggplant in oil
In oil: ideal for this preparation there Long Viola. Cut halfway through the long 1 kg of aubergines, obtain many slices and pass them quickly on the grill. Bagnale with vinegar and season with salt and storage in Bars from preservation With walnuts, laurel and garlic. Cover everything with extra virgin olive And sterilizes. Even in winter, you can thus savor the taste and perfume of summer!
You just have to try them, one by one….
