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Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Yemeni Eggplant Salad with Currants

11 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

314
Calories
5g
Protein
15g
Fat
46g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant (1-1/4 to 1-3/4 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 1-1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons each allspice and cumin
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup currants
  • 3 tablespoons each chopped fresh mint and cilantro
  • salt, pepper to taste*

Directions

1

Cut unpeeled eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes. Place in strainer and sprinkle with salt. Drain about 30 minutes.

2

Heat 1/4-cup of oil in pan and sauté onions about 5-10 minutes, until golden. Add tomatoes and spices, cooking until tomatoes and onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and currants, stir and transfer to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan and cook eggplant about 30-40 minutes until tender.

3

Add to tomato mixture. Add mint and cilantro and combine well. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Cover and chill. Best if made a day in advance.

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Category:Yemeni Recipes

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Category:Yemeni Salads

Recipe sourced from fandom

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