*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

              MELITZANES KATSAROLAS VOUTIROU  (POTTED EGGPL

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      pounds        Eggplant
     3/4  cup           Butter
  50      milliliters   Garlic
   3      tablespoons   Parsley -- chopped
   1 1/2  pounds        Tomatoes, peeled -- strained OR
   1      tablespoon    Tomato paste + 1 c. water
                        Salt & pepper to taste
   1      cup           Water

Peel the eggplants, cut into 1 1/2" cubes, and soak in lightly salted water for 15 min.  Drain, and squeeze gently. Brown the butter in lge. pot. Add eggplant cubes and turn 2 to 3 times, to brown lightly on all sides. Add garlic; cook untill golden.  Add parsley, tomatoes (or paste & water), salt & pepper, and the 1 cup water. Cover. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only the oil remains (30 to 45 min.).

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