Receta Aubergine "Coucharas"
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Stem the aubergines and cut each into half, lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise, into 4 chunks. In covered saucepan, simmer chunks in water to cover for 15 min. Drain and set aside to cold. Then, separate pulp from skin, taking care not to tear skin. Reserve skin.*
- In a bowl, vigorously mash pulp with garlic. Fold in remaining ingredients, except for 1/2 c. of the cheddar cheese and the nutmeg. Combine thoroughly. Add in more matzo or possibly bread crumbs, if mix seems too thin.
- Mound skins with mix,* place on well-oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little of the reserved cheese and a bit of grnd nutmeg. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 min, or possibly till golden on top.
- or possibly pile mix on small, individual gratin dishes
- VARIATION:Makes a beautiful fritada by adding 8 ounce. of cottage cheese to filling mix. Line a 9x13 glass dish Or possibly a fritada pan with the skins, shiny side down. Spread mix proportionately over the skins. (You do not have to use the skins, if you wish.) Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 c. of grated cheddar, plus a light dusting of grnd nutmeg. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
- Both variations excellent with Mediterranean meals, particularly marinatedm roasted Leg of Lamb Patricia McGibbony-Mangum [email protected]