Eggplants with pork
Description
This recipe for eggplants with pork is great because it makes a complete dish that can serve as lunch or dinner for the whole family. If desired, you can also add some cheese to create a delicious, crispy topping.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the eggplants, dry them, and slice into rounds. Lightly salt and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly and dry well. This will remove the bitterness from the eggplants.
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Step 2
2. Sprinkle the eggplants with vegetable oil and place them on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Put in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Wash the pork and pass it through a meat grinder. Transfer to a frying pan and fry for 10-15 minutes. Add a little salt and spices. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent lumps from forming.
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Step 4
4. Peel the garlic and chop it finely with a knife or press it through a garlic press. The recipe for eggplants with pork can also be supplemented with chopped onion, carrot, and sweet pepper, for example.
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Step 5
5. Place the garlic in a frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and peel off their skins. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes and add them to the pan. Season lightly with salt to taste and add a little spice if desired. Simmer the sauce briefly to remove excess moisture. Wash and dry the basil, then add it to the tomato sauce at the end of cooking.
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Step 6
6. The tomato sauce needs to be thoroughly cooled. Separately beat 4 eggs and then add the cooled sauce to them (this is important, as the eggs may curdle if the sauce is hot). Mix well.
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Step 7
7. Place the eggplants on the bottom of a heatproof dish. Add a little pork and tomato sauce on top. Depending on the size of the dish, repeat the layers several times. Put the dish in the preheated oven.
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Step 8
8. Eggplants with pork prepared at home take 45 to 70 minutes. Before serving, the finished dish can be sprinkled with olive oil and fresh basil.