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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Epicurious recipe to accompany Salmon Cakes. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 lb firm eggplant |
1 small red onion, chopped |
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, divided |
toasted pita bread |
Directions:
1. Toast cumin in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and dark brown (be careful not to burn). Cool, then grind to a powder in grinder.
2. Pan-roast whole eggplant in skillet over medium heat, turning frequently with tongs, until blackened and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Transfer to a cutting board and cut off and discard stem. Scrape flesh from skin and coarsely chop. Toss with onion, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Serve in a shallow bowl drizzled with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkled with remaining tablespoon parsley and toasted cumin.
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