*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   BONJAN SALAT (SPICY EGGPLANT SALAD)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       md           Eggplants
   2 1/2   ts           Coarse (kosher salt)
     1/4   c            Corn oil
   1 1/2   c            Tomato sauce
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   1       t            Hot red chili flakes,
                        - or minced fresh chiles
   2       ts           Ground cinnamon
   1       tb           Crushed dried mint

  Slice the eggplants crosswise into 1 1/2 inch thick
  pieces. Sprinkle them with 2 t. coarse salt and let
  stand for 15 minutes. rinse eggplants under cold
  water, which removes the bitter taste, rinse, and dry
  well on a towel. Heat the oil in a skillet and lightly
  brown eggplant slices over moderate heat for 3
  minutes. Remove and put into a serving bowl. Cool. Put
  the tomato sauce, pepper, chile, cinnamon, mint and
  1/2 t. salt, if wanted, in a pan. Simmer over low heat
  for 10 minutes, which is long enough to integrate the
  flavors. Pour this over the eggplant; refrigerate
  until ready to use. The salad can remain in the
  refrigerator for several days. Serve cold or at room
  temperature.
 


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