Fried Eggplant for Winter
Description
Below I will go into more detail,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the eggplants, trim off the stems, then peel them completely or partially, if desired.
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Step 3
Cut the prepared eggplants into rounds about 1 cm thick.
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Step 4
Sprinkle the eggplants with salt and leave for 1 hour. Toss them a couple of times during this time.
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Step 5
Then blot each eggplant round with a paper towel to remove excess liquid.
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Step 6
In a well-heated skillet with vegetable oil, fry the eggplants until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side as well. Cook this way until all the eggplants are done, adding vegetable oil gradually as needed.
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Step 7
Transfer the ready fried eggplants into a clean sterilized jar. Between layers, add a couple of cloves of minced garlic. Pack tightly so there are no empty spaces. Add vinegar to the jar. Cover with a lid.
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Step 8
Place the jar in a saucepan, lay a piece of fabric or cheesecloth on the bottom, and pour in water up to the shoulders of the jar. Bring the water to a boil and sterilize for 20 minutes.
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Step 9
Then seal the jar. Turn it upside down, wrap it in a towel, and leave it that way until completely cooled.
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Step 10
After that, you can put the preserve in a cool, dark place for storage. Fried eggplants for winter are ready.