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Melitzanes Katsarolas Voutirou (Potted Eggpl

Melitzanes Katsarolas Voutirou (Potted Eggpl comes together with Eggplant, Butter, Tomatoes Peeled Strained, Tomato Paste C Water, and Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 3 lb
• 3/4 cup
• 1 1/2 lb
• 1 tbsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Peel the eggplants, cut into 1 1/2 ″ cubes, and soak in lightly salted water for 15 min. Drain, and squeeze gently.

2. 2

   Brown the butter in lge. pot.

3. 3

   Add eggplant cubes and turn 2 to 3 times, to brown lightly on all sides.

4. 4

   Add garlic; cook untill golden.

5. 5

   Add parsley, tomatoes (or paste & water), salt & pepper, and the 1 cup water.

6. 6

   Cover.

7. 7

   Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).