Brazilian recipe
Baked Jiló with Parmesan Gratin (Jiló ao forno gratinado)
Discover a savory way to enjoy this traditional vegetable. This baked dish features layers of tender jiló topped with a golden, crispy layer of Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
6 medium jilós
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find jiló at specialty Latin American grocers in the produce section. The remaining ingredients, such as butter, eggs, and Parmesan, are available at any standard Canadian grocery chain. If jiló is unavailable, this recipe cannot be accurately replicated with other vegetables, as the unique bitter profile is essential to the dish's identity.
Preparation method
- Wash the jilós and slice them into thin, uniform rounds.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and golden.
- Add the chopped tomato and salt, cooking for a few minutes until softened.
- Stir in the egg, mixing quickly until combined with the vegetable base.
- Grease a small baking dish with a little extra butter.
- Arrange half of the jiló slices in an even layer at the bottom of the dish.
- Spread half of the sautéed mixture over the jiló slices.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layers once more with the remaining jiló and sautéed mixture.
- Finish by topping the dish with an extra sprinkling of grated Parmesan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the jiló is tender.
Observations
Baked jiló is a classic Brazilian side dish that balances the vegetable's characteristic bitterness with savory aromatics and rich cheese. By layering sliced jiló with a sautéed base and finishing it under the broiler, this dish becomes a comforting vegetarian addition to any meal. This straightforward recipe is designed for everyday cooking, relying on simple pantry staples to yield an aromatic and satisfying result that even newcomers to this unique vegetable will appreciate.
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