Sautéed Eggplant with Tomato-Garlic Sauce

== Description ==
This recipe is for 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 eggplant
* salt
* extra virgin olive oil
* 10 oz can tomatoes with liquid
* 1 chopped tomato
* 1 tbsp tomato paste
* 2 tbsp water
* 2 tsp mashed garlic
* 2 tsp vinegar
== Directions ==
# Cut stem off eggplant.
# Remove strips of skin with a vegetable peeler.
# Cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into ¼" thick slices.
# Spread on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with lots of salt.
# Put in a colander and set aside for 4 hours.
# Rinse well and drain.
# Heat oil in skillet and fry eggplant slices over a high heat till they are golden brown on all sides.
# Drain.
# Pour off all but 1 tbsp olive oil.
# Mash tomatoes with a fork and put into skillet.
# Simmer, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes, until they form a thin sauce.
# Blend in tomato paste and water.
# Cook 1 minute.
# Stir in garlic and vinegar and remove from heat.
# Arrange eggplant slices on a serving dish and pour over sauce.
# Serve warm as part of a buffet.
Category:Saudi Arabian Vegetarian
Category:Eggplant Recipes
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Category:Tomato paste Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes