Roasted eggplant dip is a very popular appetizer, or mezze, in the Middle East. The smoky, rich flavor of the eggplant goes well with wedges of pita bread or with raw vegetables.
Tag: Eggplant
Nasu
This dish can be served as part of an assortment of sashimi. Sashimi is normally made with raw fish, but this is a delightful vegetarian substitute with an interesting texture.
Imam Bayildi
Imam bayildi means "the imam fainted." Legends abound as to how it got this name. Some say he fainted at the extravagant use of olive oil. Others say he swooned at its delightful flavor.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a famous dish from the Provençal region of southern France. It is a perfect dish for late summer when tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini are in season.
Ajvar
Serbs traditionally prepare large batches of ajvar, a vivid red eggplant and pepper spread, in the fall and put it up for the winter.