Riso e Melanzane alla Palermitana

Rice and Aubergine Bake

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    8

    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Italian Regional Cookbook

By Valentina Harris

Published 2017

  • About

The shiny aubergine is the most popular vegetable in Sicily and has been ever since the Arabs introduced it to the island. It is used in everything from antipasti to desserts. This recipe may seem slightly long-winded, but it is definitely worth all the effort as the finished result looks and tastes spectacular.

Ingredients

  • 3 large aubergines/eggplants
  • 2 onions
  • 50 g/2

Method

  1. Trim the aubergines and slice into rounds 2cm/¾in thick. Spread them out in a colander or strainer and sprinkle generously with salt. Stand the colander or strainer in the sink, fit a plate inside, put a weight on top and leave to drain for 1-2 hours.

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