3 The best way to freeze eggplant for the winter

8 Important Rules

1. Before freezing the eggplant should be heat-treated. Otherwise they will become rubbery and tasteless.
2. If before freezing you will fry the vegetables, cut them into circles, small or large cubes, cubes and strips. The first three types of cut suitable for blanching. And you can bake any eggplant, including whole.
3. Before cutting also think about what you will be cooking from frozen eggplant. For example, of the plates can be made rolls with fillings or lasagna. Whole vegetables can be cut in half and stuff with, cubes or wedges - put in ragoutAnd circles - bake.
4. After slicing the vegetables, try the taste. If you have got bitter eggplant, sprinkle them liberally with salt, stir and leave for half an hour. Drain the liquid that appears, thoroughly rinse the eggplant, lightly squeeze and dry.
5. Vegetables can be frozen in plastic containers or bags. It is important that the packaging has been sealed and is not breathable.
6. Pre defrosted eggplant is not necessary. But if this is still necessary (eg, you have to cut pieces into smaller ones), put them in a few hours in the refrigerator. Then keep them at room temperature until complete defrosting.
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7. From frozen aubergines can be cooked the same dishes as fresh. If you before freezing them fried or baked, the cooking time will decrease slightly. However, the rolls can be made simply from thawed strips.
8. Keep Frozen eggplant can be no more than a year.

1. How to freeze the fried eggplant

Put eggplant in a single layer in a pan with hot oil. If a lot of vegetables, cook for their parties.

Cook over medium heat for a few minutes on each side, to become golden slices.

Put the roasted vegetables on a paper towel to stok excess fat.

Cool slightly and spread in a single layer on eggplants tray, platter or cutting board. Remove it in the freezer for an hour to freeze the vegetables lightly.

Then lay out the eggplant on packets or containers and store in freezer for storage. If you put the vegetables without first hour freeze, they can stick together.

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2. How to freeze blanched eggplant

Throw sliced ​​eggplant in a colander and lower in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. If the eggplant float, presses them with a spoon or skimmer.

Transfer eggplant into ice water and cool completely. Then fold in a colander to glass excess fluid. To expedite the process, it is possible to pin down the vegetable load.

Spread the cooled eggplant on containers or packages. Pre frost them is not necessary.

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3. How to freeze the baked eggplant

What to do with sliced ​​eggplant

Grease vegetable oil pan or baking dish. Put eggplant in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes at 180 ° C.

Spread the vegetables on a paper towel and allow to dry. Then lay out the eggplant on a tray, platter or cutting board. Remove it in the freezer for an hour to freeze vegetables. After that, they can be sorted into bags or containers.

What to do with the whole eggplants

If you bake the eggplant whole, pre-make them several punctures with a toothpick or knife.

Put whole vegetables on a baking sheet, the laid parchment, or bars. Bake at 190 ° C 40-50 minutes depending on the size of the vegetables. Then, cut the stalk, make a longitudinal incision and gently open the eggplant.

Put the vegetables in a colander cut down, press down the load and completely cool. Whole eggplants can be put in bags or containers or wrap each with cling film. Pre frost they do not need.

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