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Classic Nostalgic Northeastern Small Pickles — Garlic Eggplant

Classic Nostalgic Northeastern Small Pickles — Garlic Eggplant

Steamed eggplant halves are filled with garlicky salted paste and chilled for a few days, an old-fashioned favorite that shines with a drizzle of sesame oil.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Choose good eggplants and remove the stems. Wash the eggplants well.

  2. 2
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    Steam the eggplant until it is cooked

  3. 3
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    Crush the garlic into garlic paste.

  4. 4
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    Mix the mashed garlic with an appropriate amount of salt until well combined.

  5. 5
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    After the steamed eggplant has cooled, break it in half and spread the salted garlic paste in the middle.

  6. 6
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    Place the salted eggplants neatly in a clean, oil-free container and store them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days before eating. When eating, you can add an appropriate amount of sesame oil, and mixing in some cilantro makes it taste even better.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Eggplant
    to taste
  • Garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste