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Nutritional Values
350kcal
5gProtein
40gCarbs
20gFat
6gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Eggplant with Honey
How to order / say it
Say it
Berenjenas con Miel — [beh-rehn-HAY-nahs kohn MYEHL]
Order
I'd like the eggplant with honey, please.
Locally
Quisiera las berenjenas con miel, por favor.
Say locally
Fried eggplant slices drizzled with honey.
Why try it?
A cherished combination in Andalusian tapas bars, this dish marries savory and sweet in a nod to Moorish culinary influences.
How it tastes
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, with honey providing a sweet counterbalance to the savory eggplant.
Origin & History — first documented: 1000
The technique of frying eggplant and pairing it with honey dates back to Arab rule in Spain, persisting in Andalusian kitchens since the 10th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g eggplant
- 🌾 50 g wheat flour
- 🫒 100 ml olive oil
- 🍯 20 ml honey
- 🧂 3 g sea salt
Method
- 1 Slice eggplant and coat with flour and salt.
- 2 Fry slices in hot olive oil until golden.
- 3 Drizzle fried slices with honey before serving.
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