Canned eggplant in winter is a godsend for any occasion. The basil in the recipe imparts amazing aroma and flavor.
It is necessary
- - eggplant - 1 kg;
- - red tomatoes - 0.5 kg;
- - garlic - 4 cloves;
- - fresh basil - 4 branches;
- for the marinade:
- - table vinegar 9% - 4 tablespoons;
- - honey - 2 tablespoons;
- - sunflower oil - 0.5 cups;
- - salt to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the necessary equipment for preserving eggplants. You will need 3 half-liter jars, lids, a convenient saucepan, a chopping board, and a knife.
Step 2
Prepare the jars, rinse and sterilize. Prepare jar lids in the same way.
Step 3
Rinse the vegetables thoroughly in running water. Use a tea towel to remove excess moisture from tomatoes and eggplants.
Step 4
Place the cutting board conveniently on your desktop. Using a sharp knife, cut each eggplant into 1 centimeter thick slices.
Step 5
Boil drinking water in a large saucepan. Salt water, for every 2 liters you need to use 1.5 tablespoons of salt.
Step 6
Dip the eggplant blank into salted boiling water. After 3 minutes, fold the rings in a colander, let the water drain. Then rinse the convenience foods with cold water and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of salt. After 20 minutes, rinse the eggplants again.
Step 7
Cut ripe, clean tomatoes on a board in the form of circles. Fold the slices into the bottom of an enamel saucepan. Spread the blanched eggplant on top, cover the container with a lid.
Step 8
Set the pot with food on low heat, heat the contents of the pot for 5 minutes. Next, add honey, 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Pour in vegetable oil and vinegar, mix everything, simmer for 15-17 minutes.
Step 9
Prepare the garlic and basil. Peel the garlic cloves, crush each clove with the flat side of a knife, then finely chop. Rinse basil sprigs with warm water, dry and chop finely. 5 minutes before the end of braising, place the cooked garlic and basil in a saucepan and stir.
Step 10
Spread the hot mass into sterile jars, roll up each with a sterile lid. Cover the finished jars of food with a large towel, leave to cool.
