Juicy eggplants in a spicy marinade: a simple appetizer recipe no one can refuse.

Eggplants in vegetable sauce are a true source of flavor and aroma. They are juicy, aromatic, slightly sour, and have a delicate spiciness. They are very easy to prepare: first, they are fried, and then

marinated in a rich vegetable sauce with peppers and garlic.

Even those who were not fans of them before will be delighted by this dish.

For this recipe, you will need:

• eggplants — 4 pieces (1 kg 300 g);
• salt — 1 teaspoon with a heap.

As for the marinade, you will need the following ingredients:

• sweet pepper — 2 pieces;
• garlic — 6-10 cloves;
• sugar — 20-40 g (to taste);
• apple cider vinegar — 40 g;
• salt — 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste);
• hot pepper (dry or fresh) — to taste.

How to prepare:

Eggplants need to be cut into circles or slices, salted, and left for 20-30 minutes to get rid of excess bitterness and moisture.

Then they should be rinsed with cold water and dried with paper towels. Fry on a heated pan with a little oil on both sides until golden.

While the eggplants are frying, prepare the marinade. Cut the pepper into pieces, peel the garlic. In a blender or meat grinder, chop the pepper, garlic, and hot pepper until homogeneous. Add salt, sugar, and apple cider vinegar, and mix well again.

In a large bowl, layer the fried eggplants, generously coating each layer with the marinade. Cover with a lid or film and leave in the refrigerator for a few hours, or preferably overnight. Serve chilled as an appetizer or a side dish to the main course.

We also recommend trying other zucchini recipes:

Let your zucchini cutlets resemble meat ones — even experts will not guess what they are made of.

A delicious recipe for zucchini French style from Ukrainian chef Yevhen Klopotenko.

Try an unusual zucchini appetizer that will remind you of a restaurant dish from Poland.

We also offer you to try a simple recipe for zucchini pancakes, which will be tastier than ordinary potato ones.

The served dish — eggplants in vegetable sauce — is a tasty, aromatic, and original appetizer that can decorate any table. Easy to prepare yet incredibly delicious, this recipe will appeal to both true gourmets and those who are just starting to explore cooking. Gastronomic pleasure is guaranteed!