Eggplant Mousse In Ramekins Recipe

Summary

Health IndexHealthyCuisine
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 3 1/2 oz finely sliced onions
 Aubergines1 1/4 Pound, peeled
 Olive oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dry white wine3 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper1
 Garlic powder1/2 Teaspoon
 Dried thyme1/2 Teaspoon
 Eggs2
 Creme fraiche3 Tablespoon
 Butter1 Tablespoon
 1/4 cup concentrated tomato juice
 Vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Shallot

Directions

Put the onions in a dish and microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Add the eggplant (aubergine) slices.
Pour the oil and white wine over.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with garlic powder and thyme.
Cover and microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
Leave to stand for 5 minutes.
Puree in a food processor, adding the eggs and half the sour cream (creme fraiche).
When the puree is smooth, taste and adjust seasoning.
Butter 4 ramekin dishes and divide the mixture between them.
Place in the microwave in a circle, leaving the center of the oven empty.
Microwave, uncovered, for 5 minutes on HIGH.
Serve in the ramekin dishes or unmold (unmould) them on to individual plates.
These ramekins can be served as an accompaniment to chicken or on their own.
Mix together the concentrated tomato juice with the vinegar, the remaining sour cream (creme fraiche) and 1 shallot peeled and crushed in a garlic press.
Heat the sauce in the microwave oven for 2 minutes on HIGH.
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