Persian Eggplant Dip: Kashke Bademjan

Print this recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/kashke...

Ingredients
2 eggplants, peeled and sliced
olive oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced
4-5 garlic cloves, grated
salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
saffron broth: a pinch of saffron and 3/4 cup boiling water
2-3 tablespoons kashk, Greek yogurt, or sour cream
2 tablespoons dried mint leaves
Instructions
Season the eggplant slices liberally with salt and place them in a collander. Place a plate on top to weigh them down and set aside for 30-60 minutes. The eggplant will release lots of liquid. Drain it and discard. Pat them completely dry using paper towels.

In the meantime, make the saffron broth by adding a pinch of saffron to a small pitcher. Pour 3/4 cup of boiling hot water into the pitcher and set aside.

Make the caramelized onions: Place the onions, a quarter cup (or more) olive oil in a skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat until soft and caramelized. Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant. Season with mint and turmeric and warm through. Reserve a quarter of this mixture to use as a garnish.

Heat some oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant slices in several batches until soft and golden.

Alternatively, you may roast the eggplant in a preheated 425 °F oven until tender.

Once the eggplants are finished frying transfer them to a tray lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Chop the eggplant and add it to the pan with the onions.

Add the saffron broth and cook it over medium-heat for 15 minutes. Add more water if necessary. Mash the eggplant. Taste and adjsut the seasoning if needed. If the eggplant still has a bit of a bitter taste add a half teaspoon or more of sugar.

Add the kashk and mix together.

Transfer the dip to a serving plate. Garnish with the reserved onions, some dried mint, and drizzle some kashk over the top.

Serve this dip with toasted pita bread.

Kali Orexi!Music Used:
Greek Sun Time (With Intro)
ITEM ID: 66582698
By: tonyanthony

Its All Greek
ITEM ID: 84456733
By: LowNotes


Official Facebook Page:   / dimitrasdishes  
Instagram:   / dimitras.dishes  
Pinterest:   / dimitrasdis0637