Eggplants Fried with Mayonnaise and Garlic

Description

Perfect with meals and drinks. This is a recipe from Georgian cuisine, with plenty of aromatic spices. In our country, a more popular version is a pyramid of eggplant and tomatoes layered with garlic mayonnaise. The appetizer can be served while still warm, or after it has cooled. Store the appetizer in the refrigerator.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the eggplants and slice them into thin rounds. Heat a skillet with vegetable oil, arrange the eggplants in a single layer, and fry until golden brown.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and parsley, place them in a deep bowl, and mix.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Place the fried eggplants in a bowl with the onion and gently mix so the eggplants don't break.

4. 4

   Step 4

   In a mortar, mix all the spices (except the red pepper), add the garlic, and mash well.

5. 5

   Step 5

   In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with red ground pepper.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place the prepared spices and mayonnaise on the still-warm eggplants, and mix so that each piece is coated with mayonnaise.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Serve the appetizer immediately with meat or fish, or refrigerate for storage.