Eggplant Rolls with Nuts
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. In fact, the idea of pairing eggplant with nuts comes from Georgian cuisine—they figured out long ago that this combination works very well, so they use it quite often. I decided to simplify the original recipe a bit, made a few adjustments, and now I want to tell you about it,
Instructions
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Step 1
First, wash the eggplants and slice them into thin slices.
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Step 2
Now place the skillet over the heat and pour vegetable oil into it. In a separate bowl, mix water, salt, and spices. Take a slice of eggplant, dip it in the prepared mixture, and fry it in the skillet until golden. Repeat with all the sliced eggplants, adding more oil to the skillet as needed during the process.
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Step 3
While the eggplants are frying, shell the walnuts and chop or grind them using any convenient method.
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Step 4
Peel the carrots and grate them on a fine grater.
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Step 5
Now mix the carrots and nuts, add mayonnaise, salt, and spices to taste. Those who like a bolder flavor can add minced garlic—it never goes amiss here.
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Step 6
Spread the filling on each eggplant slice and roll it up.
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Step 7
Garnish our appetizer with fresh herbs and serve.