Eggplant Slices With Crumbled Dodoni Greek Feta
Melitzanes me tyri, or eggplants with cheese, are a Greek classic and one of the all-time favorite Greek recipes in tavernas the world over.They are also easy to prepare at home. I use My Greek Table season 4 sponsor Dodoni Feta in this recipe.
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4
medium eggplants
washed and cut into ¼ inch rounds
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Sea salt
as needed
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Extra virgin olive oil
as needed
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1 ½
cups
about 6 ounces crumbled Dodoni Greek feta
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4
tablespoons
grated parmigiano or Greek kefalotyri
optional
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Paprika
to taste
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3 - 4
tablespoons
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
to taste
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Place the eggplant slices in a colander in layers and salt each layer. Place a plate or other weight on top and press down. Let the eggplants drain for 1 hour. Rinse in the colander and pat dry very well.
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Light the broiler and place the oven rack in the center, about six inches from the heat source. Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Place the eggplant slices in a large mixing bowl and toss with olive oil and pepper. Use as much oil as needed to lubricate the eggplants well on all sides. Place in a single layer on each of the baking sheets and broil, turning once, until soft, about 6 to 7 minutes. Don’t let them brown.
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Slide the sheets out of the oven and sprinkle the eggplant slices evenly with the Dodoni feta and grated cheese. Put back in the oven for a few minutes, until the cheeses melt but before they brown. Remove, sprinkle with additional pepper and paprika and the parsley. Serve hot.