Foodkit Recipe
Eggplant Parmigiana
Serves 4 people
Before starting, please take a moment to read through the recipe. We recommend that you complete all the ingredient prep before you start cooking, as is done in restaurant kitchens.
You may notice that there are a few surplus ingredients provided, due to the number of people you have ordered for. You can choose to add these surplus ingredients to your recipe now, or save them for another meal.
Preparation
| Ingredient | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Eggplant | Sliced 2 cm thick lengthways to give long strips. |
| Garlic Cloves | Peel and chop or slice finely |
| Tomato (Chopped) | |
| Tomato Paste | |
| Mozzarella | |
| Parmesan Grated | |
| Basil |
Method
As individual cuts may vary in shape/size, please check that they are cooked and seasoned to your liking, ahead of serving.
| Step 1 30 mins | Preheat the oven to 200C. Put the eggplant slices in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Toss well so that the salt is evenly distributed. Place a couple of plates on top and serve for 30 minutes. This will make the eggplant texture collapse so they don't soak up too much oil. |
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| Step 2 20 mins | Once the eggplant has been resting, rinse it under cold water and dry on a clean cloth. Place the eggplant side by side on oven trays and brush each side of the slices using 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Once all have been brushed, place in the oven for 20 minutes, turning each slice when it is lightly browned on the underside. Once both sides are browned, remove from the oven and reserve. |
| Step 3 10 mins | Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat and add the garlic, fry for about 20 seconds. Add in the tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well and boil very gently for 10 minutes until thick and jammy. Remove from the heat. This is the tomato sauce |
| Step 4 5 mins | Spread a little tomato sauce in the bottom of a 25cm diameter casserole dish. Layer the eggplant slices in the dish with the remaining sauce, the mozzarella slices and the parmesan, repeating until everything is used up but finishing with a layer of mozzarella and parmesan. |
| Step 5 25 mins | Place the dish in the oven for 20 minutes or until bubbling and browned on top. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes and serve sprinkled with the basil leaves. |
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