Fried Eggplant, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Fried Eggplant, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi Eggplant is like a sponge. Salting it draws out moisture and firms up the flesh, and deep-frying ensures it cooks evenly until creamy throughout. Worth your time.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 small green chiles, such as Thai, seeds removed, chopped, divided 1/2 cup olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1 1/2" pieces Vegetable oil (for frying; about 2 cups) 1 pound small tomatoes (about 8), cut into wedges 1/2 pound Persian cucumbers (about 3), sliced

Instructions

Purée cilantro, parsley, garlic, half of chiles, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a blender or food processor until very smooth; season herb oil with salt and set aside. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl; season with salt and set yogurt sauce aside. Place eggplants in a colander set in the sink; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Let sit 30 minutes to drain, then pat dry. Fit a medium pot with thermometer; pour in vegetable oil to measure 2". Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 375 °. Working in batches and returning oil to 375 ° between batches, fry eggplants, turning often, until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggplants to paper towels to drain; season with salt. Let cool. Combine eggplants in a large bowl with tomatoes, cucumbers, and remaining chiles; drizzle with some reserved herb oil and toss to combine. Season salad with salt. Spoon reserved yogurt sauce onto a platter, top with salad, and drizzle with more herb oil. Do ahead: Herb oil and yogurt sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill separately.

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