Eggplant caviar

Everyone will love this smoky eggplant dip that makes a perfect appetizer spread over crackers or bread.

Eggplant caviar is the Soviet summer staple you didn’t know you needed. Think of it as Eastern European salsa or bruschetta.

This Russian eggplant caviar recipe for ikra – also known as the ‘poor man’s caviar’ during the Soviet period – makes a deliciously-rich version of this traditional Russian dip, spread or side dish that’s somewhere in between the ikra my baboushka made that was sumptuous and velvety and that popularised during the Soviet era that more closely resembled a diced salad. You can serve your ikra as a dip or appetiser with toasted baguette slices or spoon it onto a plate as a side, as my baba did…

Eggplant Caviar Recipe (Russian style) Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy free - The Yummy Bowl

I’ve been eating this dish for as long as I can remember. Even as a little girl, I liked it a lot. I am not sure how the name “eggplant caviar” was arrived at, perhaps it’s …

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Eggplant Caviar with Herbs | Cook-the-Book-Fridays

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Armen Martirosyan's Ikra (Eggplant Caviar) has twice-cooked eggplant and bell pepper providing a creamy base to hold all the flavors together.

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Beyond its delicious taste, French Aubergine Caviar (aubergine dip) offers a valuable lesson in how to cook aubergines to perfection. By following these simple steps, you can transform this oblong purple vegetable (also known as eggplant) into a creamy, smoky spread that is perfect as an appetizer o

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This eggplant caviar spread (ikra) recipe is loaded with roasted eggplants, bell peppers, and other sauteed vegetables. It makes a great side or appetizer!

Ikra (eggplant caviar) is a zippy vegetable spread with a sweet and tangy flavor profile. Pair it with toasted baguette slices or crackers for a delicious appetizer, or serve it as a warm salad or side dish with just about any meal.

EGGPLANT CAVIAR - A family favorite that will soon become yours! Give it a try....just once ! FamilyFoodontheTable.com

Adapted from my local newspaper as a replacement for the too expensive Beluga caviar. I don't personally like caviar, but my husband does. I am posting this as a "private" recipe. If you are seeing it, then he must have liked it. If you can't find Greek yogurt, you can strain regular yogurt through cheesecloth until it is thickened and almost cheese-like.

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Eggplant appetizers always have a lot in common. Whether it's babaganoush, Greek meze, eggplant caviar, whatever, there's likely to be garlic. So what? There are no fools. Every cuisine in the world knows that eggplant and garlic are a win-win combination. And you know another win-win combination? Roasted eggplant and cilantro. I know there are some people who are very negative about cilantro. You and I don't understand each other, but since the conversation has led here, you can replace…

Russian Eggplant Caviar Recipe (Baklazhannaya Ikra) – Melanie Cooks

Poor Man's Caviar: Eggplant Spread Feeding my cells with Eggplants and Nuovo Olive Oil!! Eggplants are one of my favorite...