Eggplant rolls - general principles and methods of preparation
Eggplants have long been considered one of the most beloved vegetables of Slavic cuisine. Their popularity is explained by their usefulness, excellent taste, high nutritional value and the ability to use in a wide variety of dishes.
Eggplant rolls are made with a wide variety of fillings - vegetable, meat, cheese, mushroom, etc. Eggplant rolls are a tasty and very nutritious snack. Having decorated them with skewers, rolls can be served on a festive or buffet table.
Eggplant rolls - product preparation
The main product for the preparation of such rolls are, of course, eggplant. They should be washed before use, cut off their tails and cut into plates having a thickness of about 0.5 cm. The thickness of the plates is very important: if they are too thick, they will be poorly fried and the rolls will not keep their shape; if the plates are cut too thin, then when the rolls are twisted, they will tear, and the dish will not look.
The components for filling the rolls can be very diverse, and their preparation should be carried out in accordance with the recipe.
Eggplant rolls - the best recipes
Recipe 1: Eggplant rolls with tomatoes
These eggplant rolls are attractive for their colorful appearance and excellent taste, so they can decorate not only everyday, but also a festive table. This dish is prepared simply, moreover, from products that are usually always at hand from a good housewife. Therefore, they are a great option for treating unexpected guests.
Ingredients:
3 eggplants;
2 tomatoes;
2 cloves of garlic;
1 egg
cooking oil for frying;
dill greens;
to taste salt with black pepper.
Cooking method:
1. Cut the eggplant along the plates with a thickness of about 0.5 cm, sprinkle them with salt so that they let the juice, which must be drained after about 10 minutes.
2. Wash off the salt from the plates, then dry them with a paper towel.
3. Grind the tomatoes and mix them with chopped dill and garlic, salt and pepper, passed through the garlic.
4. Dipping eggplant plates in a beaten egg, fry them on both sides until soft, then remove excess oil with a napkin.
5. Putting the filling on each plate, turn them into a roll, put them on a dish and decorate with greens.
Recipe 2: Eggplant Rolls with Garlic Dressing
Eggplant rolls can be made with a wide variety of fillings, and they always come out different, but always delicious. Having tried these rolls with tomatoes and garlic, you will probably cook them again and again, as this is done very simply, and the taste of this dish is simply excellent.
Ingredients:
5 medium eggplants;
4 tbsp. l mayonnaise;
0.5 cups flour;
3 cloves of garlic
vegetable oil for frying;
salt to taste;
parsley for decorating rolls.
Cooking method:
1. Cut the eggplants along thin plates, add plenty of salt and leave for about 10 minutes to remove the bitterness.
2. Having washed the salt off the plates and dried them with a napkin, roll them in flour.
3. Fry each strip on both sides with sunflower oil.
4. Grind the garlic in a garlic press and mix it with mayonnaise.
5. Spread the eggplant with our garlic mayonnaise on one side and wrap the eggplant roll, spread with the inside side.
6. Put the rolls on a plate and decorate with parsley.
Recipe 3: Eggplant Rolls with Cheese
These rolls have everything - the nobleness of cheese, the piquancy of garlic and the bright taste and color of tomatoes. The ease of preparation combines successfully with excellent taste, so be sure to take note of this simple but very tasty recipe.
Ingredients:
100 gr. hard cheese;
3 eggplants;
3 cloves of garlic;
2 tomatoes;
to taste salt, herbs (basil, dill, parsley), ground white pepper;
vegetable oil;
mayonnaise.
Cooking method:
1. After slicing the eggplant along thin slices, salt them abundantly and leave them for about 10 minutes, until the juice with bitterness stands out, which we must drain.
2. After heating the vegetable oil in a pan, fry each plate of eggplant on both sides on it, then remove excess fat with a napkin.
3. Rub the cheese on a fine grater, cut the tomatoes in very small cubes.
4. Grind the cloves of garlic, chop the herbs.
5. Mix the cheese with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and then mix well again.
6. Put the filling on each eggplant plate and turn it into a roll.
7. Put the finished rolls on a large dish and decorate with greens and serve.
Recipe 4: Eggplant Ham Rolls
These rolls have a bright taste and appearance, they are prepared very quickly and can become the crown dish of even an inexperienced hostess.
Ingredients:
2 eggplants;
200 gr. ham;
3 tomatoes;
2 carrots;
rast. frying oil;
to taste the salt.
Cooking method:
1. Cut the eggplants along the plastics with a thickness of about 0.5 cm, salt and leave for about 10-15 minutes, then drain the juice that is released so that the eggplants do not bitter.
2. Grate the carrots on a fine grater, fry it in vegetable oil.
3. Finely chop the tomatoes and add them to the carrots, salt and fry a little more.
4. Ham cut into small cubes.
5. Fry the eggplant plates in vegetable oil and put them on a paper towel, removing excess fat.
6. On each eggplant plate, spread the vegetable filling, ham and roll the rolls. Having laid them out on a dish and decorated with greens, we serve.
Eggplant rolls - tips from experienced chefs
During frying, eggplants absorb a large amount of oil, so those who are watching calories can choose a gentle method of preparing blanks for rolls, baking eggplant on the grill.
Usually mayonnaise is used in eggplant roll recipes, however, you can reduce the calorie content of a dish by replacing mayonnaise with sour cream or making a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise taken in equal proportions.
