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Eggplant Caviar
Баклажанная икра
Chopped eggplant, pepper and tomato spread
Wine & oil daysPrep 20 minCook 50 minServes 6
When to eat it. Made with oil. Keep it for days when wine and oil are allowed, like weekends in Lent and most of the Nativity Fast.
Ingredients
Method
- Roast the eggplants and peppers at 220°C (425°F) for 30 to 40 minutes. Peel.
- Fry the onion in the oil until soft.
- Chop everything finely with the tomatoes and garlic.
- Simmer together 10 minutes, then season with vinegar, salt and pepper.
Tip. Chop it by hand for the classic chunky texture.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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