Boquerones en Vinagre con Berenjena Asada
Marinated Fresh Anchovy Layered with Eggplant Roasted eggplant adds a delightful twist to these marinated anchovies, creating a flavorful and unique tapa.
Ingrediënten
Makes 4 Servings / Prepare at least 6 hours in advance.
- ¼ pound of Marinated Fresh Anchovies refer to the partial recipe for anchovies
- 4 baby eggplants about 1/4 pound each, with ends trimmed
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil plus additional oil for brushing
- 1 medium tomato coarsely chopped (approximately 2/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
Instructies
- Begin by preparing the marinated fresh anchovies as per the partial recipe provided.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel the eggplants in thin, alternating strips to create a striped effect.
- Then, slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place the eggplant slices in a roasting pan and season them with salt and pepper.
- Brush them with olive oil, and roast them for approximately 15 minutes or until they become tender.
- While the eggplants are roasting, drain the marinade from the anchovies.
- On a serving platter, create layers using half of the roasted eggplant slices, followed by half of the anchovies in a single layer.
- Repeat this process with the remaining eggplant and anchovies, then cut the layers in half crosswise.
- In a food processor, combine the chopped tomato, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Process until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Divide this tomato sauce among 4 small individual plates, using approximately 2 teaspoons of sauce on each plate.
- In a small bowl, mix together the finely chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the chopped garlic, and a bit of salt.
- Drizzle this mixture over the roasted eggplant.
- Arrange the layers of eggplant and anchovies on top of the tomato sauce on each plate.
- Serve these delicious Boquerones en Vinagre con Berenjena Asada, allowing your guests to enjoy the unique combination of flavors and textures.
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