# Berenjenas a la crema

A classic Murcian dish featuring fried eggplant slices layered with a creamy béchamel sauce, prawns, and ham, finished with a golden cheese crust.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 whole berenjena
- 1 cup leche
- 1 cup gamba
- 1 cup jamón
- 100 g mantequilla
- 1/2 whole cebolla
- 100 g harina
- 1 cup queso emmental (optional)

## Instructions

1. Peel the eggplants and cut them into 1cm thick slices.
2. Soak the eggplant slices in a bowl of milk for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness and prevent them from soaking up too much oil during frying.
3. Sauté the prawns in a pan with oil.
4. Coat the eggplant slices in flour and fry them in a pan with hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
5. In a pot, melt the butter and sauté the finely chopped onion.
6. Add the flour to the butter and onion mixture, stirring well.
7. Gradually add the milk (from the eggplant soaking) to the pot, whisking constantly to create a smooth béchamel sauce.
8. Assemble the dish in a baking tray by layering the fried eggplant, ham, prawns, and the prepared béchamel sauce.
9. Top with shredded Emmental cheese and bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly.

## Equipment

- vegetable peeler
- chef's knife
- mixing bowl
- pan
- wooden spoon
- whisk
- strainer
- baking tray

## Tips

- The eggplant can also be soaked in water with salt as an alternative to milk.
- Emmental cheese can be substituted with any melting cheese or skipped entirely.
- Do not worry if the fried eggplant feels a bit firm; it will soften during the final baking step.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUqc25JiMKN/?stkn=MXNlYXc2bjFiOGpjYQ==
- Creator: Sergio Gallego | Periodista y Crítico Gastronómico
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a0a02f6f-b0e9-4da5-8ad9-672a2c08dc99
- Extracted: 2026-09-16

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