AUGERGINE CAVIAR (PURPLE EGGPLANT) ENJOY DAN:

AUBERGINE CAVIAR by CHEF DAN:

 

Serves 8-10    ( Eggplant Caviar also known as poor man’s Caviar, a perfect spread for toasted pita or rye bread)

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

2 purple aubergine (eggplants)

10 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons cumin

1 bunch of fresh parsley

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoon lemon juice

A pinch of sea salt

 

DIRECTIONS:          (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES)

 

1.   Halved the eggplant lengthwise.

2.   Lightly brush the bottoms with olive oil.

3.   Lay cut side down on a baking sheet, and bake until completely soft, about 25 minutes.

4.   When cool enough to handle, peel and chop coarsely.

5.   In a blender add garlic, cumin, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

6.   Add to coarsely chopped eggplant.

7.   Serve the mixture spooned onto pita bread, dark rye bread or croutes.

               ENJOY DAN:              BON-APPETITE!!