Eggplant (Aubergine) Appetizer - Romanian Style - (Vinete)
Annie swore by Mazola oil... Annie is my mother; Her children all affectionately called her Annie. Eggplant was relatively inexpensive. It was used frequently in various Romanian recipes prepared in my home. I developed a taste for the eggplant's distinctive flavour and enjoy it to this day.
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DIRECTIONS
- Broil eggplant on all sides until well cooked -- turning frequently as it cooks.
- Scrape the purple skin off, and discard skin.
- Mash eggplant well with a wooden spoon,.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mix grated onions with one tsp of mazola oil.
- Add to mashed eggplant.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup of oil to eggplant slowly, stirring constantly.
- Add lemon juice.
- Mix well, and serve as an appetizer on crackers or other bread rounds.