Algerian Eggplant Jam
Created by JostLori on November 16, 2013
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #11182
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggplant (about 13 oz each)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch slices, sprinkle liberally with salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
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Step 2: Rinse well, squeeze gently and pat dry.
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Step 3: Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large frying pan and fry the slices in batches over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
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Step 4: Drain on paper towels, then chop finely. Put in a colander until most of the oil has drained off, then transfer to a bowl and add the paprika, cumin and sugar.
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Step 5: Wipe out the frying pan then add the eggplant mixture and stir constantly over medium heat for 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and season.
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Step 6: Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (31.8 g)
- Calories 13.4
- Total Fat - 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 1.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 2.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 1.4 g
- Protein - 0.5 g
- Calcium - 10.6 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg