Eggplants with Walnuts - recipe with photo

Eggplants with Walnuts

A hearty and aromatic appetizer. Only walnuts are suitable for this recipe; other options are not recommended. To make the taste more piquant and expressive, you can add cilantro to the nut mixture. The listed ingredients yield approximately 15-20 pieces.

Total cooking time
not set
Number of servings
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Recipe difficulty
2 / 5

Ingredients

Recipe scale: 1x

  • medium eggplants 2
  • walnuts 150 g
  • garlic clove 1 clove
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1 of 8

Slice the eggplants into rounds.

Step 2 of 8

Salt them. Leave for 30 minutes. Rinse in cold water.

Step 3 of 8

Crush the walnuts.

Step 4 of 8

Mix the walnuts with mayonnaise until it reaches a paste-like consistency.

Step 5 of 8

Add garlic pressed through a garlic press. Mix well.

Step 6 of 8

Fry the eggplants in vegetable oil on both sides until golden brown.

Step 7 of 8

Remove excess oil using a paper towel.

Step 8 of 8

Spread the walnut mixture onto each eggplant round and level it. Place in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours.