Eggplant Appetizers (Roll ups)

These Fried Eggplant Appetizers are a delicious combination of garlic mayo, fresh tomatoes, and golden brown eggplant slices, rolled up into a tasty snack.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Russian

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 10

Total Time 45

Servings eggplant rolls

Calories 60kcal

Author Dina

Ingredients

2 eggplants
4 tomatoes
salt to taste
2 garlic cloves pressed
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Avocado oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil work too)

Instructions

Wash each eggplant and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Generously salt both sides of each slice.
Place the salted eggplant in a colander. Then, place a bowl or plate under the colander because the salt will cause the eggplant to release its bitter liquid. Let the sliced eggplants sit for about 20-30 minutes.
Heat avocado oil in a pan on high heat. Then fry each eggplant for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
Place a paper towel on a plate before transferring the fried eggplant to absorb any extra oil.
Cut each tomato into 8 equal wedges and grate or press 2 garlic cloves through a garlic press. Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise and pressed garlic into a small bowl and set aside.
Spread the garlic mayonnaise onto one side of each eggplant. Place 1 tomato wedge onto the bottom third of the eggplant roll it up tightly.

Notes

These can be made 2-3 days in advance. Just keep them in the fridge until ready to serve. They still taste great at room temperature.

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