Description
This platter of fried food, sautéed and air-fried certainly sets the pace for real great tasting food and a relaxing day. Satisfying, delicious and simply fabulous!
Ingredients
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- 2 eggplants
- 1 fresh tomato (cubed)
- 3 snacking bell peppers (seeds removed and sliced lengthwise.)
- 2 to 3 pork chops (you can also use bacon, sausage, chorizo or omit the meat)
- 1 onion (sliced into rings)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- toasted bread slices and dips for serving
Instructions
- Slice or dice the eggplants.
- Salt the eggplants and place them on a board, cover with a cloth and another board. Set aside for 30 minutes to remove any excess water and bitterness. (Optional but preferred)
- Meanwhile heat a non stick pan and add a tablespoon of oil to cook the onions. Cook on medium to high heat until golden brown and set aside.
- Same pan add the bell peppers and a tablespoon of oil. Increase the heat to high and cook the peppers turning once till charred. Remove and set aside.
- Same pan add the chopped tomatoes, seasoning and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Stand back please when doing this. Toss and remove from the heat.
- Add the eggplants into a colander and give them a quick 10 second rinse to remove the salt. Toss onto a clean cloth and dry. Add the eggplants into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and your favorite spice flavor if using any, add a tablespoon of oil to each one and mix in with the spices. If too dry add more oil.
- You can cook the eggplant in an air fryer or in a pan on the stove top. Air Fryer: Get them into the basket and air-fry on 190 C for 20 minutes (check halfway) Stove Top: A tablespoon or two of oil in the pan first, cook on medium to high heat turning once to brown on both sides.
- Cook the meat your preferred way depending on what meat you're using. Grill, braai/barbecue, pan etc.
- Place the all the food on a platter and serve with fresh lime/lemon and an assortment of dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 22
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 22