Tunisian · Appetizers
Eggplant Salad
Roasted eggplant mashed with harissa, garlic, tuna, olives, and eggs.
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Method
- 01 Mix oil, vinegar, harissa, and tabl, and boil eggs until set.
- 02 Separate garlic cloves and peel. Clean the eggplant, make four small longitudinal incisions, and insert a piece of garlic into each incision.
- 03 Roast the eggplant in a medium-temperature oven, turning occasionally, until the flesh is cooked and the skin is charred, then set aside to cool.
- 04 Peel the eggplant, remove the stems, and mash with a fork until smooth. Mix with harissa sauce and spices, and adjust the salt.
- 05 Arrange the salad on a serving dish, garnish with egg quarters, olives, and pieces of canned tuna, and serve.
Notes
Source: "Omek Sanafa" book by Mohamed Kouki, p. 50. Steps rewritten for clarity.