Eggplants in the Oven
Description
"Peacock Tail" made from eggplants is easy to prepare. You can use any cheese and sausage. Medium-sized eggplants work best. A very tasty and hearty dish that will delight your loved ones and guests. If you omit the sausage, the dish will be vegetarian. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the eggplant and cut it in half lengthwise. Then make 6–7 cuts 0.5–0.7 cm wide, also lengthwise, without cutting all the way to the top of the vegetable. Place the eggplant halves in a bowl and generously sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10–15 minutes, then rinse off the salt under running water.
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Step 3
Cut the ham or any other sausage into slices.
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Step 4
Cut the cheese the same way. I have mozzarella, but you can use any hard cheese that melts well.
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Step 5
Slice the tomatoes into thin slices.
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Step 6
Into each cut in the eggplant, place a slice of sausage, cheese, and tomato.
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Step 7
Add minced garlic to the slits and spread the eggplants with mayonnaise.
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Step 8
Bake the appetizer in the oven at 170-180°C for 35-40 minutes, until tender.
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Step 9
The eggplants "Peacock Tail" are ready from the oven. They can be served.