How to Cook Delicious Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil

Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil. Great recipe for Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil. I love the distinct flavor that is unique to grilled eggplants. Authentic Eggplants uses vinegar and is tart and the prepping is different.

Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt. Sprinkle both sides of each eggplant slice with salt and brush generously with the garlic olive oil. You can cook Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil using 6 ingredients and 25 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil

1. You need 6 medium of size Eggplant (for grilling).
2. You need 60 ml of Anchovy Oil.
3. Prepare 2 clove of Garlic (finely minced...refer to Steps 7 and 8).
4. It's 1 tbsp of Basil (finely minced/may substitute with other dried herbs or may omit).
5. It's 2 pinch of Sea salt...A.
6. It's 1 of Black pepper...A.

Pour the olive oil in a highly heated large nonstick skillet and add the eggplant, red and green peppers and the onions. Prepare a medium-high charcoal or gas grill fire. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Grilled Eggplant in Anchovy Oil instructions

1. Prepare <Grilled Eggplant> usingor. Use whatever recipe you are used to for cooking grilled eggplant. https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/146099-basic-grilled-eggplant-kyoto-obanzai-style.
   
2. Cut the eggplant into 3-4 cm pieces. When peeling the skin use skewers/toothpicks to remove the eggplant attached to the skin and place the eggplant in a separate bowl..
   
3. Place the eggplant into a bowl with its juice. Add the garlic and basil and mix..
   
4. Prepare the <Anchovy Oil>and add it to the eggplant and season with the "A" ingredients. Store the eggplant marinade in a sterilized container..
5. [Note] If the grilled eggplant is not fully immersed in oil within the container then add more oil. Refer to Step 20..
6. For the <Grilled Eggplant> the oil itself is not used in cooking later on, so the garlic is can be finely minced....
7. It is also fine to peel the garlic cloves and cut them into 1/3 as in..
8. In order to adjust the salt content, I season with the "A" ingredients in moderation..
9. After 3 days (not so much after 1-2 days), the eggplant will start to absorb the salt content from the oil and will result in a stronger flavor..
10. Accordingly, I recommend adjusting the seasonings in Step 4 depending on when you will be serving them..
11. If the eggplant unexpectedly becomes too salty after several days, add extra virgin olive oil (not anchovy oil)..
12. Adjust both the amount of garlic and "A" ingredients to taste. You will know what's best once you make it several times..
13. Tightly seal the sterilized lid and it's finished. It's delicious to eat right away, but it will become more flavorful as the days go by, since the eggplant will absorb the oil..
14. The carmelized sweetness and flavor unique to grilled eggplants will also transfer to the oil..
15. Of course, eaten by itself is good, but it's also tasty to add a small amount of anchovies on top when serving. It is also nice to toss in some capers..
16. Here it is rolled with cured ham, as shown in the top photo. These are best consumed within 1-2 days of marinating, when the salt content has not fully absorbed..
17. It's simply cured ham cut into approximately 3 cm widths, and rolled around the eggplant, but it's really delicious. I love it and so does everyone else..
18. This is a lightly grilled mini camembert with eggplant on top. With infinite arrangements, you can come up with easy antipastos....
19. It's like a blend of Japanese and Western cuisine. It's not the authentic Italian recipe, but it is perhaps my favorite recipe for anything marinated in oil..
20. [Note...Length of Storage] Make sure the grilled eggplant is completely immersed in oil at all times so that it is not in contact with air. This will delay any spoiling..
21. As I add the anchovy oil/garlic, I also add a tiny amount of salt while taste testing..
22. Refrigeration will harden the oil, but the oil will return to its liquid state if left at room temperature or soaked in lukewarm water..
23. At our house, this gets eaten up very quickly, but we have stored it for up to 3 weeks..
24. is Oil Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes. This is also highly recommended..
25. If you do not like anchovies, make Pure Garlic Oil Ver. 2 frominstead of the anchovy oil..

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool. This simple recipe relies on the flavor of the vegetable itself. The marinade - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic - merely highlights its wonderful flavor. The detailed instructions for making this recipe are listed in the recipe card below. Your first step is slicing the eggplant.