EGGPLANT APPETIZER

YOU WILL NEED:

• 2 large eggplant

• 1 cup oil

• ½ cup oil, extra

• 3 ripe tomatoes

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

•  ½ cup water salt, pepper

EGGPLANT APPETIZER RECIPE

Cut washed, unpeeled eggplant lengthwise into 5mm ( in ) slices. Cut slices into 6cm ( 2  1/2 in ) lengths, as shown.

Heat oil in a frying pan, add half the eggplant to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is soft. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, and repeat with remaining eggplant.

Heat extra oil in a frying pan, add peeled and crushed garlic, peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and water; cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until sauce is thick. Add eggplant, salt, and pepper to the sauce, and stir lightly to combine. Spoon onto serving plate; serve hot or cold.

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