Brazilian recipe
Baked Gratin Jiló (Jiló ao forno gratinado)
Prepare an enticing oven-baked jiló with a golden parmesan crust. A practical and flavorful dish perfect as a hearty side for your meals.
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Ingredients
6 medium jilós
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find jiló at local wet markets or specialized vegetable stalls. Butter, eggs, and parmesan are widely available at major supermarkets and local grocery stores in Papua New Guinea. Ensure you pick fresh, firm jilós for the best texture.
Preparation method
- Wash the jilós and slice them into thin rounds.
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden.
- Add the diced tomato and salt, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Stir the egg into the mixture and combine quickly until well incorporated.
- Grease a baking dish with a little extra butter.
- Arrange half of the jiló slices at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread half of the sautéed mixture over the jiló.
- Sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layers once more with the remaining jiló and sautéed mixture.
- Finish with a final topping of grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the jiló is tender.
Observations
Baked jiló is a traditional Brazilian preparation that softens the vegetable's characteristic mild bitterness, turning it into a comforting and savory dish. Layered with a flavorful sauté and topped with a golden parmesan crust, this recipe is a fantastic choice for those seeking a vegetarian side that is both simple to prepare and highly satisfying.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking, requiring just a handful of fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation to achieve an irresistible and aromatic result.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking, requiring just a handful of fresh ingredients and straightforward preparation to achieve an irresistible and aromatic result.
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