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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

White Eggplant Dip

How to order / say it
Say it Μελιτζανοσαλάτα λευκή — [meh-leed-zah-no-sah-LAH-tah lef-KEE]
Order I'd like the white eggplant dip, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα τη μελιτζανοσαλάτα λευκή, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Creamy dip made from Santorini white eggplants, olive oil, and garlic.

Why try it?

This dip showcases Santorini's rare white eggplants and highlights how local produce transforms simple ingredients into flavorful dishes.

How it tastes

The dip has a velvety texture with a mild, sweet eggplant flavor complemented by the richness of olive oil and a hint of garlic. Typically served with bread or raw vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Originating in Santorini, likely in the 19th century, due to the cultivation of white eggplants in the volcanic soil, this dip became a common feature at local tables as a testament to the island's produce.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g white eggplants
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves
  • 🍋 15 ml lemon juice
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Roast eggplants until the skin is charred and flesh is soft.
  2. 2 Peel skin and mash the flesh with garlic and olive oil.
  3. 3 Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Serve chilled with pita or vegetables.

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