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Melitzanosalata

Μελιτζανοσαλάτα 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggplants large
  • 1 wine glass Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves mashed
  • 1 Small red/purple onion grated
  • 3 tbsp Greek wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 handful Flat-leaf parsley leaves finely chopped, to garnish
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate seeds to garnish

Instructions

  1. Prick the eggplants in a few places with a fork and using an open grill, place them whole on direct heat and char-grill them for about 30 minutes, turning them to char them evenly.
  2. Preheat an oven to 200C. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the eggplants on it. Place baking sheet on the upper rack of the oven and grill the eggplants for about 20-30 minutes, until they are soft inside.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow the eggplants to cool and peel away the charred skin. Place the eggplant flesh in a colander and let the juices drain for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Place the eggplant flesh in a medium-sized bowl and using a fork, mash it roughly by pressing it against the bowl. Add the mashed garlic, the vinegar, grated onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil and mix with the fork until you have the desired consistency. It should be rough and a little bit chunky, don't purée it or mash it too much. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Garnish with the finely chopped parsley leaves and pomegranate seeds and serve.