Brazilian recipe
Baked Jiló with Parmesan Gratin: An Easy Recipe (Jiló ao forno gratinado: receita e)
Learn how to make a delicious, tender baked jiló topped with a golden parmesan crust. A practical and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
6 medium jiló
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find jiló at local markets and specialized produce stalls. Use butter from the dairy section of any local supermarket. Parmesan can be sourced from the cheese counter or pre-packed dairy aisles.
Preparation method
- Wash the jiló and slice them into thin rounds.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are golden and fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomato and salt, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Stir the egg into the mixture, mixing quickly until incorporated.
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
- Arrange half of the jiló rounds in the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with half of the prepared sauté mixture.
- Sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining jiló and sauté mixture.
- Finish by sprinkling the remaining parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the jiló is tender.
Observations
Baked jiló is a classic preparation that balances the vegetable's characteristic bitterness, transforming it into a comforting and savory dish. By layering the sliced jiló with a seasoned sauté and finishing it with a crispy parmesan topping, this recipe offers a delicious vegetarian option that is both simple to execute and a perfect accompaniment to your main course.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking. It requires minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, ensuring a fragrant and irresistible result that brings a touch of traditional home cooking to your table.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking. It requires minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, ensuring a fragrant and irresistible result that brings a touch of traditional home cooking to your table.
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