Easy eggplant caviar using a Thermomix
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Eggplant caviar, a delightful dip that traces its roots back to the Mediterranean, is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug on a platter. This easy-to-make recipe showcases the humble eggplant in all its smoky, savory glory, enhanced by the aromatic embrace of garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice. The addition of cumin and paprika gives it a delightful kick, ensuring that every bite dances on your taste buds. Once a staple in the kitchens of ancient civilizations, eggplant caviar is now a favorite at modern gatherings, perfect for spreading on crusty bread or enjoying with crunchy veggies. Fun fact: in the world of culinary delights, eggplant is often referred to as 'aubergine,' and while you might call it one thing in your kitchen, it certainly knows how to impress worldwide!
Ingredients
- 620 g Eggplant
- 3 Cloves of garlic
- 20 g Olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Lemon juice
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Ground cumin
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Paprika
- 2 Pinch(es) Salt
Steps
- Peel, cut in pieces, and add 620 g of eggplant on a workplan.
- Cut in two, and add 3 cloves of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl with the spatula
- Add 20 g of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Add the reserved eggplants.
- Add 2 tablespoon(s) of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon(s) of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon(s) of paprika, 2 pinch(es) of salt adjust according to the tastes in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 40:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
