ΒΑΘΜΟΣ ΔΥΣΚΟΛΙΑΣ
εύκολο
ΧΡΟΝΟΣ
30'
ΑΤΟΜΑ
4
ΥΛΙΚΑ
- 4 medium eggplants
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, cracked
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or puréed
- ½ cup finely chopped parsley
- salt & pepper
- 500 g flomaria from Lemnos (local pasta)
Περιγραφή
The most famous food of Lemnos is the κόκορας με φλωμάριαlocal little pasta that is kneaded with the island’s renowned local wheat and goat’s or sheep’s milk. In its poorer, everyday version, the recipe does not contain rooster, but breaded eggplants, which likewise give great flavor to a simple dish. “Pseudo-rooster” is a traditional recipe. Instead of rooster, they use eggplants and the traditional Lemnos pasta flomaria.
Εκτέλεση
Cut them into large p μελιτζάνεςieces and put them in salted water for a few minutes. Drain them to release their liquids. Place them on absorbent paper. Heat the olive oil in a pot and add the eggplant pieces for a few minutes to brown all over. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir with a spoon to cook it for 1 minute. Add the fresh tomato and cook for 4–5 minutes so it releases its juices. Add 1 liter of water, a little salt, freshly ground pepper, the parsley and cover. Boil over low heat for 7–8 minutes, so the eggplants don’t fall apart. Then add the Lemnos flomaria to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Be careful while boiling, because there isn’t much liquid. Serve the pseudo-rooster in deep plates and drizzle with a little sauce. Optionally sprinkle with a little grated melichloro cheese from Lemnos.