Mediterranean: Eggplant Sauce - Arabic Uukkous Al- Badinjan

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Mediterranean Eggplant Sauce - Arabic Uukkous Al- Badinjan

 

2 eggplants, about 1/2 pound each

4 large garlic cloves

salt

2 T olive oil

1/4 t hot chili pepper

1 t paprika

 

 

 

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

Bake the eggplants on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, until soft. Using a mortar

crush together salt and garlic. After the eggplants are very soft peel off the

skin while still hot and put the flesh in a small bowl. Chop this into pieces

and mash with a fork. Stir in the crushed garlic and salt, chili pepper , oil

and the paprika. Adjust salt to taste.

 

 

Source: Arabic News

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 03.21.08

 

ChupaNote: traditionally served with rice dishes. Would be equally wonderful

with couscous, kasha, or whole wheat orzo.

 

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