Melitzanosalata
Ingredients
- 2 Eggplants (1 – 1-1/2 lbs ea)
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Tomatoes; peeled and chopped
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
- 2 T Fresh parsley; chopped
- 1 t Dried oregano; crumbled
- 1/3 c Olive oil, more if necessary
- 6 T Red wine vinegar, or more
Instructions
- Bake eggplants for 45 minutes in a 375 degree oven or in hot ashes.
- Peel off and discard the skin, then chop the eggplant flesh while still hot.
- Rub a wood or earthenware bowl with one of the garlic cloves, cut. Add the eggplant and beat with a wooden spoon– or if available use a wood mortar to pound the eggplants.
- Continue pounding or beating, meanwhile adding the tomatoes, a little salt and pepper, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and the herbs.
- Continuing to beat, gradually add the olive oil alternately with the red wine vinegar.
- Taste, adding oil and vinegar if necessary; melitzanosalata should be thick and smooth.
- Serve cold with fish, meat, or fresh crisp bread.
Notes
From “The Food of Greece” by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles”. Avenel Books, NY. Note: You will have excellent results by whipping melitzanosalata in a blender or food processor as well.