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Due to the content of solanine, which is also contained in both potatoes and tomatoes, eggplants have long been considered harmful to human health.
However, after the studies, it turns out that consumed in acceptable quantities, they are not harmful at all, and even their consumption is recommended for a number of diseases. In addition, they are dietary and at the same time contain many antioxidants. That's why it's good to learn how to store them for a longer time:
Freezing of aubergines
This is probably the fastest and most efficient method of storing eggplant. To do this, you need to wash and cut them into whatever shape you want, but do not peel them. Leave them salted for about 30 minutes in a colander so that their bitterness can be drained. If you prefer them to be almost ready for the dish you are going to cook after you take them out of the freezer, you need to blanch them.
This is done by putting them in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately take them out and cool them. Whether they will be blanched or not, be sure to let them drain or best dry them with kitchen paper. Then pack them in plastic bags, write what and how much is in each package and leave them in the freezer.
Canning aubergines
This is also a very good method of storing eggplant. This way you can prepare delicious kyopoolu, all kinds of salads, purees, etc. immediately after opening the jars. There are all kinds of recipes for canning, but if you do not have enough time to rummage on the Internet or in cookbooks, we offer you one tested and very easy to make recipe for eggplant pickle:
Necessary products: 2 kg of eggplant, 3 large heads of garlic, a few sprigs of fresh celery, 1 bunch of parsley or dill, 60 ml of vinegar, a few grains of black pepper, salt to taste, optionally 30 g of honey.
Method of preparation: Eggplants are washed, cut into circles and blanched for 2-3 minutes. Then drain and arrange in jars, putting between them a few peeled garlic cloves and all other spices without vinegar. It is finally poured over it and, if desired, with honey, previously dissolved in a little water. The jars are sealed and sterilized for 15 minutes.
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