Brazilian recipe
Baked Gratin Jiló (Brazilian Scarlet Eggplant)
Try this easy, savoury baked jiló gratin topped with melted parmesan. A comforting, simple vegetable dish that pairs perfectly with any meal.
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Ingredients
6 medium jiló (scarlet eggplant)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of 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 of garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 whole egg
Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Jiló (scarlet eggplant) can be found at local fresh produce markets or specialized greengrocers that stock exotic or international vegetables. In supermarkets, check the specialty produce section or ask for scarlet eggplant. If unavailable, try local Asian-style grocery stores which often carry bitter varieties of nightshades. Use fresh garlic, onions, and firm tomatoes from local farmers' markets or regular grocery produce aisles. For the parmesan, choose a hard, aged local cheese from the deli counter of any major supermarket, or use a high-quality imported block to grate yourself for the best melting results.
Preparation method
- Wash the garden eggs and slice them into thin rounds
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are golden brown
- Add the chopped tomato and salt, cooking for a few more minutes
- Crack the egg into the sautéed mixture and stir quickly to combine
- Grease a baking dish with butter
- Spread half of the garden egg rounds in the dish
- Cover with half of the sautéed mixture
- Sprinkle a layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the top
- Repeat the layers with the remaining garden eggs and the sautéed mixture
- Finish with another layer of grated Parmesan cheese on top
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until golden and the garden eggs are tender
Observations
Baked jiló is a traditional Brazilian preparation that mellows the vegetable's signature bitter flavour, turning it into a comforting and delicious side dish. Layered with a savoury sauté and finished with a golden parmesan crust, this recipe is a brilliant vegetarian option that’s both effortless to assemble and full of flavour.
This simple, everyday version uses basic pantry staples, making it the perfect no-fuss accompaniment to brighten up your lunch or dinner table.
This simple, everyday version uses basic pantry staples, making it the perfect no-fuss accompaniment to brighten up your lunch or dinner table.
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