10.15.2003

Happiness is tortang talong and Jufran for dinner!

EGGPLANT OMELETTE
8 Servings

3 med eggplants or 1.5kg total
5 T olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 large eggs
3/4c coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 t caraway seeds, crushed
1/2 t ground coriander
3/4 t 3ml salt
1/4 t pepper

Preheat broiler. Pierce eggplants all over with fork. Place eggplants in baking pan. Broil eggplants until skins blacken and flesh feels very soft to touch, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Cool eggplants; stem and peel. Transfer eggplants to colander and let drain 30 minutes, turning occasionally and pressing with spoon to extract liquid. Transfer eggplants to bowl; mash. Heat 3 T oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions; saute until golden, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and saute 4 minutes. Set aside.

Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Mix in mashed eggplant, onion mixture, chopped parsley, caraway, coriander, salt and pepper. Preheat broiler. Heat remaining oil in large non-stick skillet over very low heat. Add egg mixture, cover and cook until omelette is almost set, about 15 minutes.

Uncover skillet and place under broiler until top is set and pale golden, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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