Creamy Greek Traditional Eggplant Dip. Authentic Recipe of Melitzanosalata.

Things to know about Melitzanosalata Recipe

Eggplant is a big part of Mediterranean Cuisine and is used in many classic Greek recipes. This versatile vegetable can be baked, fried, or sauteed there are no limitations. Melitzanosalata is a popular meze stable in Greek cuisine. Meze platters are packed with many dishes and dips that can be eaten together or separately on their own. They are served before a big meal and are an essential part of Greek Cuisine. They are shared by the whole table and include many popular Greek dishes and dips. The secret to a traditional melitzanosalata is the eggplant used for it. Purple eggplants are called Tsakoniki aubergine in Greece and are native there. They are known for their sweet taste rather than a bitter one. That is why they are perfect for melitzanes tiganites. During August, a yearly eggplant festival is held in Greece to promote these local eggplants. There are eggplant recipe competitions at the festival with more than 500 dishes prepared. By baking the eggplants for a long time and at a high temperature you ensure they are soft and the flesh infuses its slight smoky taste to the flesh. Eggplants have a thick skin so you need to keep them for an hour in the oven for the insides to be soft enough to blend. This step gives melitzanosalata its distinctive taste on top of the sweet taste of Tsakoniki aubergine.

this Article :-)

Creamy Greek Traditional Eggplant Dip. Authentic Recipe of Melitzanosalata.

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: Μελιτζανοσαλάτα

User submitted Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Share on Facebook

— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Resting Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Difficulty Very Easy to Cook Recipes

Price Level Cheap Recipes

Cooking Time Time: Less Than 2 Hours to be made Recipes

Main Ingredient Group Vegetable based Recipes

Spice Level No Spicy Recipes

Dish Type Dips and Spread Recipes

Main Cooking Method Baked – Cooked in Oven

Occasional Cooking Baby Shower, Party Food Recipes, Picnic Recipes, Weekend Family Meal Recipes

— ADAPT THE SERVINGS OR PORTIONS BY ENTERING YOUR DESIRED VALUE —

Course Snack Recipes, Starter / Appetizer Recipes

Cuisine Greek Cuisine

Servings 8 People

Calories / Serving 128 kcal

Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

 

1x2x3x

• 4 pcs Eggplant – Aubergine Purple, Large
• ½ pc Red Onion
• 1 clove Garlic
• 125 ml (4.23 floz) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3 tbsp Fresh Parsley
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Our selection for you. CLICK TO SEE.

Delicious Indian Traditional Rice Flour Pancake from Tamil Nadu. Authentic Recipe of Uttapam.

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 200 °C/400 °F. Make some holes on the eggplants with a fork if you are cooking them whole. If you want to cook them faster you can slice the eggplants.
• Place the eggplants on a baking tray and bake for an hour.
• After the eggplants are done, remove the skin and dice them.
• In a blender add your onions, garlic, parsley, and seasoning. Blend while gradually adding olive oil.
• Let melitzanosalata cool down in the fridge for 15 minutes and for the flavors to be incorporated.
• Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and serve cold. Kalíórexi! Enjoy your meal!

NOTES

• You can elevate this melitzanosalata by adding cheese, spices, fresh herbs, or vegetables.
• You can chop the eggplants or mash them with a fork. For this, blend all the ingredients except the eggplants. Add the eggplants after you blend the rest of the ingredients.

COOKING TIPS:

Be sure to cook the eggplants for an hour or more, until the insides are soft enough to mash.

SERVE WITH:

Serve this melitzanosalata with pita, crusty bread, chips, or on a meze platter.

— Specific Atributes of This Recipe:

Healthy Diet Recipe Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Seasonal Cooking Autumn Recipes, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes

World Regions Cuisine Balkan Cuisine, European Cuisine, International Cuisine, South European Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

I am looking for… Senior Recipes (Easy to be Eaten by Elder People)

Allergen Free Recipe Celiac / Gluten Free Recipes, Dairy Free Recipes, Egg Free Recipes, Fish Free Recipes, Grain Free Recipes, Mustard Free Recipes, Nut Free Recipes, Peanut Free Recipes, Sesame Free Recipes, Shellfish Free Recipes, Soy Free Recipes, Sugar-Free Recipes, Tree Nut Free Recipes, Wheat Free Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword Greek Traditional Eggplant Dip, Melitzanosalata Recipe, Μελιτζανοσαλάτα

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Photo Disclaimer: – Images used in this article are owned by the respective individuals, artists, or other parties who post on their private social media accounts. These images only serve as an inspiration and cannot be copied (images or designs) for personal use.

Health Disclaimer: Agoralia is not responsible for any health problems that could be related to the information provided on the website. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. The content is for informational purposes only, and should not be taken as professional medical advice reliance on or use of the information on the website is at their own risk. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.

AR000049