To prepare a delicious dish with eggplant and tuna, we start by choosing fresh and well-ripened eggplants. These will bring a rich flavor and a pleasant texture to our dish. Wash the eggplants in cold water, then slice them into pieces about 1 cm thick. It is important to keep the skin, as it will add flavor and help maintain the shape of the eggplants during frying.
In a bowl, prepare an adequate amount of flour, in which you will dip the eggplant slices. Make sure each slice is well coated with flour to achieve a crispy crust when frying. Heat olive oil (or alternatively, peanut or sunflower oil) in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is well heated, add the eggplant slices, being careful not to overlap them, so they fry evenly. Fry them on both sides until they become golden and crispy, which will take about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once they are ready, remove them to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Next, prepare a baking dish that you will use to assemble the dish. Start by adding a layer of fried eggplant slices to the bottom of the dish. Then, add the drained tuna, making sure it is well drained of oil. On top of the tuna, place thin slices of mozzarella, which will melt beautifully in the oven. Add some chopped capers, which will provide a pleasant contrast of flavor, and sprinkle salt to taste. Repeat the process, forming a second layer: eggplant, tuna, mozzarella, oregano, capers, and salt.
When you have finished assembling all the layers, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the dish in the oven and let it bake for 10-15 minutes. It is important to monitor the process so that the mozzarella melts evenly and becomes slightly golden. When ready, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before portioning. Serve it warm, either as a main dish or as an appetizer, and enjoy the delicious combination of eggplant, tuna, and melted cheese, with an unmistakable Mediterranean flavor. This is a simple recipe, but with incredible flavor that will surely impress anyone who tastes it!
In a bowl, prepare an adequate amount of flour, in which you will dip the eggplant slices. Make sure each slice is well coated with flour to achieve a crispy crust when frying. Heat olive oil (or alternatively, peanut or sunflower oil) in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is well heated, add the eggplant slices, being careful not to overlap them, so they fry evenly. Fry them on both sides until they become golden and crispy, which will take about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once they are ready, remove them to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Next, prepare a baking dish that you will use to assemble the dish. Start by adding a layer of fried eggplant slices to the bottom of the dish. Then, add the drained tuna, making sure it is well drained of oil. On top of the tuna, place thin slices of mozzarella, which will melt beautifully in the oven. Add some chopped capers, which will provide a pleasant contrast of flavor, and sprinkle salt to taste. Repeat the process, forming a second layer: eggplant, tuna, mozzarella, oregano, capers, and salt.
When you have finished assembling all the layers, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the dish in the oven and let it bake for 10-15 minutes. It is important to monitor the process so that the mozzarella melts evenly and becomes slightly golden. When ready, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before portioning. Serve it warm, either as a main dish or as an appetizer, and enjoy the delicious combination of eggplant, tuna, and melted cheese, with an unmistakable Mediterranean flavor. This is a simple recipe, but with incredible flavor that will surely impress anyone who tastes it!
Ingredients
for 4 servings * 2 larger eggplants * 100 g - 150 g canned tuna in oil * 100 g mozzarella * capers * oregano * oil for frying * salt