Mtabak - Simple and delicious Syrian vegan recipe

Описание: Mtabak - Simple and delicious Syrian vegan recipe. Nice blend of acidity and bitterness along with a subtle taste of sautéed onions and garlic. This is a must try!

Can be served with ciabatta bread and parmesan cheese

Serving: 2-3

Kitchenware:
• Measuring spoons
• Knife and cutting board
• Frying pan
• Deep pan

Ingredients:
• 2 medium size eggplants
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1-2 gloves of garlic
• 1 tbsp of tomato paste
• 1 tsbp of red pepper paste
• 1 tsp of ground pepper
• 1 tbsp of salt (Adjust based on taste)
• Pinch of sugar
• 2 chilli pepper (optional)
• 1 Cup of olive oil or Avocado oil for frying eggplants
• 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing onions and garlic

Method
1. Cut eggplants to a desire shape while keeping consistent thickness
2. Sprinkle salt and let sit for 10 minutes
3. Using paper towel, tap dry each piece
4. Add oil to pan and fry eggplants til brown on both side.
5. Place on paper towel
6. In a different pan, add oil
7. Cut onions and saute in oil for 5 min
8. Cut garlic and add to sautéed onion for another 5 min
9. Add tomatoe, tomatoe and pepper paste, salt, ground pepper and hot Chilli mix and cover for 15 to 20 min
10. Uncover and add fried eggplants, mix and cover for 5 min
11. Serve on a plate with side of bread