Brazilian recipe
Baked Gratinate Garden Egg (Jiló ao forno)
Prepare this savory baked garden egg dish finished with a golden parmesan crust. A practical and flavorful side that brings comfort to any meal.
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Ingredients
6 medium garden eggs (jiló)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, 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 garden eggs (jiló) at specialty fresh produce markets or larger supermarkets. Parmesan cheese and fresh vegetables are available at any standard grocer. If unavailable, globe eggplant can be used as a substitute, though it will change the flavor profile from the original recipe.
Preparation method
- Wash and slice the garden eggs into thin rounds.
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomato and salt, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Add the egg to the sauté mixture and stir quickly to incorporate.
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Spread half of the garden egg slices in the baking dish.
- Cover with half of the sauté mixture.
- Sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining garden eggs and the rest of the sauté.
- Finish with an extra layer of grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is gratinéed and the garden eggs are tender.
Observations
Baked garden egg is a traditional Brazilian preparation that transforms the fruit's characteristic bitter notes into a comforting and savory dish. Layered with a flavorful sauté and topped with a golden parmesan crust, this recipe is a perfect vegetarian option that is straightforward to prepare and complements any main course perfectly.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking, requiring only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, while consistently delivering an aromatic and satisfying result.
This streamlined version is ideal for everyday cooking, requiring only a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, while consistently delivering an aromatic and satisfying result.
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