What is eggplant caviar?
Obviously nothing to do with fish eggs since it is eggplant flesh cooked in the oven, deliciously tender, simply mashed into a puree. Then, depending on your desires and inspirations, you mix it with various herbs and ingredients to season it like garlic, onion, ginger, lemon juice, wine vinegar, without forgetting the famous, the one and only, olive oil. Indeed, eggplant caviar is popular in many countries of the Mediterranean basin. And each country has its specialty: Moroccan zaalouk made with grilled eggplant, tomatoes, spices and coriander; Greek melitzanosalata with olive oil and lemon; Lebanese moutabal with tahini and yogurt; Levantine baba ganoush; Armenian patlatchan seasoned with cumin, and the list goes on.
Indeed, the advantage of eggplant is that its flavor is very mild, so it can withstand many seasonings, and it is even more necessary to spice it up! Otherwise the result would be too bland
A vegetable puree, served cold, perfect for the hot summer days, which can be made in many different ways. Proof by 4.
© Edouard Sicot
4 ideas to enhance eggplant caviar in summer
Idea #1: Zaatar + Sesame Oil
To bring out the flavors of zaatar, this Middle Eastern spice blend, toast it with toasted sesame oil. A tip to remember whenever you use spices. When heated, they release their aroma.
Discover the recipe for Eggplant Caviar with Zaatar
Idea #2: Ginger + Lemon Zest
To enhance the flesh of the eggplant, we think of garlic and ginger, and for a touch of freshness, lemon zest is recommended.
Discover the recipe for Eggplant Caviar and Grated Lemon Zest
Idea #3: Toasted sesame oil + chili pepper
We replace the traditional olive oil with toasted sesame oil, as fragrant as it is intoxicating to take our eggplant caviar on a journey. The addition of chili pepper and lime juice beautifully finishes the seasoning.
Discover the recipe for Asian eggplant caviar
Idea #4: Earl Grey tea + black sesame
Here, the traditional method differs slightly since the eggplant is sprinkled with earl grey tea halfway through cooking for an explosive result. As a finishing touch, a few black sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil are enough.
Discover the recipe for Eggplant Caviar, Black Sesame
