Preserved Aubergines
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Peel the aubergines.
- 2Remove the tips.
- 3Halve them and slice into long strips.
- 4Add a generous amount of salt and mix well.
- 5Place them into a sieve or colander, place a weight on top, and let them sweat for a few hours.
- 6Once they reduce to about half their size, result as much liquid as you can.
- 7Submerge in vinegar for a bit longer, and squeeze again really hard.
- 8Chop the garlic and chillies.
- 9Add oil.
- 10Mix.
- 11Add thai basil.
- 12Mix it all together.
- 13Packet tightly into sterilized jars.
- 14Cover completely with olive oil.
- 15Label them.
Ingredients
- aubergines
- generous amount salt
- vinegar
- garlic
- chillies
- oil
- thai basil
- olive oil
Equipment
cutting boardknifebowlssieve or colanderclothjars