Eggplant Aubergine Kuku Persian Eggplant Recipes

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) KUKU (PERSIAN EGGPLANT)

Steps:

• Peel the eggplants, cut them lengthwise in quarters if they are large, and salt them to remove bitternes if necessary.
• Brush each side of the eggplant pieces with eggwhite to reduce the oil needed for frying.
• In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and stir-fry for 10 minutes, until translucent.
• Add the eggplant and garlic and stir-fry 10 minutes longer, until all sides are lightly golden brown.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Pour 4 tablespoons of oil into an 8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
• Break the eggs into a large bowl.
• Add the parsley, saffron water, lime juice, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper.
• Beat thoroughly with a fork.
• Add the eggplant, onion and garlic and mix thoroughly.
• Pour the mixture into the dish and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until the edge is golden brown.
• Serve the kuku from the baking dish or unmold it by loosening the edge with a knife and inverting the dish onto a serving platter.
• Remove the parchment paper.

EGGPLANT KUKU

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake eggplant, cut sides down, in an oiled shallow baking pan until very tender, about 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into a food processor, discarding skin, and purée until smooth. Add egg yolks, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl.
• Pour melted butter into a 6-cup (1 1/2-quart) gratin dish or a 91/2-inch deep-dish pie plate and tilt to coat bottom. Beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into eggplant mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spoon into gratin dish. Bake until golden and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) STUFFED WITH GROUND PORK

Steps:

• Cut Japanese eggplant in half lengthwise, scoop out center.
• Microwave in 1/2 cup of water, covered for about 2 minutes, DRAIN.
• Combine the stuffing ingredients, mix well.
• Stuff the eggplants & place in microwave safe dish.
• Cook in the microwave for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked.
• For the sauce: Heat oil add garlic & black beans saute for a minute.
• Add sherry wine, chicken broth; Bring to a boil.
• Thicken with 1 teaspoon cornstarch added to the 1 tablespoon of chicken broth.
• Add sesame oil, serve over stuffed eggplant.

KHORESH BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cut eggplant into quarters and then diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle liberally with salt, set in colander in sink.
• Set aside 1 tablespoon onion for garnish.
• In a large skillet, cook onion in olive oil until golden brown. Add meat and brown. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and enough water to cover. Let simmer until meat is tender.
• Meanwhile, rinse eggplant and dry with paper towels. Brown slices on each side in a hot skillet sprayed with olive oil spray or a dab of oil. Lay over meat. and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until eggplant and tomato are tender, about 10 minutes.
• While meat is continuing to cook, place remaining onion in a small pan with a little olive oil and cook until soft. Add minced garlic and mint and cook 1 minute.
• Turn meat mixture into a serving dish and top with onion mixture.
• Serve with steamed rice.

EGGPLANT KUKU

Steps:

• Peel eggplants, reserving 4 long strips of peel to garnish top of kuku, and cut eggplants lengthwise into 1-inch-thick slices. Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and sprinkle generously with salt. Turn slices over, and sprinkle again with salt. Let eggplants sit for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water, and pat dry.
• Heat broiler. Place eggplants on a rimmed baking sheet; brush both sides with olive oil. Broil about 6 inches from heat until golden brown on both sides,6 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to a bowl, and mash with a fork; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add to bowl with mashed eggplant.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, parsley, saffron water, lime juice, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add to eggplant mixture, and mix thoroughly with a fork.
• Brush 1 tablespoon oil into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet, and place in the oven for 5 minutes to heat oil. Pour eggplant mixture into pan, and place the reserved eggplant peel across the top. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove pan, and drizzle remaining tablespoon oil over the top. Return to oven, and bake until golden on top, about 20 minutes more.
• Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool slightly before unmolding. Cut in wedges; serve warm or at room temperature.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN (EASY!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray or lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch pan.
• Spread 1/2 c sauce in pan.
• Peel eggplant and slice 1/2" thick.
• Arrange 1/2 the slices in the baking pan.
• Top with 1/2 c sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella, the remainder of the eggplant slices, and the remainder of the sauce.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake 45 to 55 minutes.
• Top with the remainder of the mozzarella and the parmesan and return to oven, uncovered, under the broiler, until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.