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Ingredients

Yield: 4-6 servings

  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch pieces crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable or grapeseed oil for frying

For the vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate concentrate
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds for garnish

SidesKosher for PassoverGluten FreeVegetarianVeganPareveRosh HashanahMiddle East

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle coarse salt on both sides of the eggplant slices. Lay the eggplants flat on a baking rack or plate. Set aside for 20 minutes. Pat the eggplant slices dry and wipe any excess salt off. 

Step 2

Heat up about ¼ cup of vegetable oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place about four pieces of eggplants into the pot and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the fried eggplants onto a paper towel lined plate. Continue frying the remaining pieces of eggplant in batches and add more oil to the pan if needed.

Step 3

Make the vinaigrette: Place the pomegranate concentrate, olive oil, and mint into a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Mix well until combined.

Step 4

Place the fried eggplant onto a serving plate in a few layers. Evenly pour the vinaigrette over the eggplants and sprinkle the pomegranate seeds on top. Serve warm or cold.