Ikra (Ukrainian Eggplant Spread) Recipe

Name: Ikra (Ukrainian Eggplant Spread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. eggplant; 3 to 4 long oriental eggplants; 2 onions, chopped fine; 5 tbsp. olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, mashed; 4 to 5 tomatoes, peeled; 4 tbsp. ketchup (or to taste); 2 tbsp. lemon juice; rice vinegar; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1/8 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley; 1 tsp. salt; to taste; Pepper; hot sauce to taste

Servings: persons

1 lg. eggplant
3 to 4 long oriental eggplants
2 onions, chopped fine
5 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, mashed
4 to 5 tomatoes, peeled
4 tbsp. ketchup (or to taste)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
rice vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
to taste
Pepper
hot sauce to taste

1
Wash and cook the eggplant in boiling water to cover for about 20 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Cut off the stem end, remove the skin, and chop the eggplant as fine as possible, or bake eggplant in the oven until soft then scrape out the filling and discard skin.
4
Cook the onion in the oil until tender.
5
Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes and cook, uncovered, until fairly thick.
6
The mixture should be of a thick puree consistency.
7
Stir in chopped eggplant the lemon juice or vinegar, ketchup if not using tomatoes or you can add some tomatoes and some ketchup together, add the seasonings and mashed garlic.
8
Cook for 15 more minutes.
9
Chill thoroughly.
10
Use it as a spread on canapes or as a relish with cold meat.

265

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. eggplant, 3 to 4 long oriental eggplants, 2 onions, chopped fine, 5 tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Ikra (Ukrainian Eggplant Spread) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ikra (Ukrainian Eggplant Spread)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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