World Flavors Cookbook

Salată de Vinete (Eggplant Salad)

Name: Salată de Vinete (Eggplant Salad)
Cuisine: Romania
Ingredients: 3 large eggplants; 1 small onion, very finely diced; 100ml sunflower oil (or mayo); Salt; Tomatoes for serving

A smokey, creamy eggplant dip made from fire-roasted eggplants, traditionally mixed with sunflower oil or mayonnaise.

Cuisine: Romania

Ingredients

3 large eggplants
1 small onion, very finely diced
100ml sunflower oil (or mayo)
Salt
Tomatoes for serving

Instructions

1. Roast eggplants over a flame until charred and soft. 2. Peel and let drain for 1 hour. 3. Chop the flesh with a wooden knife (to prevent oxidation). 4. Gradually whisk in oil until creamy. 5. Stir in finely diced onions and salt. 6. Serve cold with fresh tomatoes and bread.