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Romanian Aubergine Salad

This roasted aubergine salad is one of the Romanian cuisine staples. It is delicious and it is made very often in the Romanian households.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 thin and long aubergines
  • 1 small onion
  • 2-3 tbsp good quality mayonnaise
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Grill or bake the aubergines until the skin is charred. Clean them straight away whilst they are still hot, wearing gloves so you don't burn your fingers
  • Drain the flesh of the aubergines in a sieve, over a bowl, for at least two hours, to drain the bitter liquid inside.
  • Finely dice a small onion
  • Chop the flesh of the aubergines with a stainless steel knife until it is fully mashed.
  • Add the chopped aubergines into a bowl and mix with the onions, mayo, and salt.
  • Serve cold, on slices of bread.