Melanzane a Funghetto

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cube the eggplant in medium large chunks so they don't fall apart when cooking.
  2. 2Fry the eggplant until golden.
  3. 3Set the eggplant aside on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
  4. 4Peel the garlic.
  5. 5Cut the fresh tomatoes.
  6. 6In a large frying pan, add olive oil and chili pepper.
  7. 7Add garlic and tomatoes.
  8. 8Season with salt.
  9. 9Make those tomatoes sweat.
  10. 10Add in the eggplant and a generous amount of fresh basil.
  11. 11Toss it up to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggplant
  • 1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 fresh or dried chili pepper
  • Plenty fresh basil
  • Olive oil
  • Peanut oil
  • Salt
  • Bread

Equipment

knifechopping boardfrying pancolanderpaper towelserving bowl

Tips

  • Make sure to add a loaf of bread, or even two, to the shopping list because you're definitely gonna need it.