Eggplant “Like Mushrooms”

1. 1 Eggplant≈ $4.33 за кг 380 г
2. 2 Garlic≈ $10.00 за кг 8 г
3. 3 Dillупаковка 50 г ≈ $1.80 10 г
4. 4 Sunflower oilупаковка 900 мл ≈ $3.50 50 мл
5. 5 Vinegar 9% 25 мл
6. 6 Salt 8 г
7. 7 Sugar 8 г
8. 8 Black peppercorns 1 г

Сірим позначено сіль, спеції та те, чого в банку йде менше 30 г: це зазвичай є вдома, у ціну банки не входить. Цукор, оцет і олію від 30 г у ціні враховано.

Спосіб приготування

1. Cut the eggplants¹ into 2 cm cubes, season with 4 g salt, and leave for 20 minutes, then squeeze out and pat dry with a towel.

2. Sterilize a 0.5 l jar and lid: steam the jar or heat it in the oven at 120 °C for 15 minutes, and boil the lid for 5 minutes.

3. Fry the eggplants¹ in 50 ml oil in batches for 3–4 minutes, until golden.

4. Bring the water (about 100 ml) to a boil with the remaining salt, sugar, and pepper, then pour in the vinegar.

5. Mix the eggplants¹ with the minced garlic² and dill³, pack tightly into the jar, and pour over the hot marinade.

6. Cover with the lid and sterilize in a pot of hot water for 15 minutes from the moment it comes to a boil.

7. Seal the jar, turn it upside down, and wrap until cool. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months; refrigerate an opened jar for up to 10 days.