Veal Cakes On Silky Eggplant Recipe

Name: Veal Cakes On Silky Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 3 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (2/3 cup), divided; 1 1/2 pound ground veal; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; All-purpose flour for dredging

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (2/3 cup), divided
1 1/2 pound ground veal
2 tablespoons chopped dill
All-purpose flour for dredging

1
Heat 3 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir together tomato paste, sugar, water, and vinegar and add to eggplant with 1/3 cup scallions, then braise, covered, over medium heat until eggplant is tender, about 12 minutes.
3
While eggplant braises, gently mix veal, dill, remaining 1/3 cup scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then form into 4 (4-inch) cakes.
4
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Dredge veal cakes in flour, shaking off excess, then fry, turning once, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes total for medium. 3Divide eggplant among 4 plates and top with veal cakes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Veal Cakes On Silky Eggplant falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Veal Cakes On Silky Eggplant

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