Preparation:
Serve at buffets, cocktail parties, or as a relish. Wash and cube unpeeled eggplant. Salt and let stand one hour. Dry. Saute in oil until soft.
Remove. Saute onions and garlic in same oil. Add tomatoes, olives, celery. Cook until celery is tender (15 minutes). Add eggplant, capers and pine nuts. In another pan heat vinegar and sugar. When dissolved, pour over eggplant mixture. Season to taste and cook additional 20 minutes.
Serve hot or cold as relish with dinner or on French bread rounds as cocktail dish. |
