Brazilian recipe
Baked Jiló Gratin: A Quick & Simple Recipe
Try this savory baked Jiló gratin topped with melted Parmesan. A fuss-free, delicious side dish that perfectly complements any weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
6 medium Jiló
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 large egg
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
1 large egg
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Where to find ingredients
Jiló (scarlet eggplant) is a unique Brazilian vegetable best found at specialty Latin or Brazilian grocery stores. If unavailable, you can check international sections of larger supermarkets that carry tropical produce. Parmesan cheese is readily available in the dairy or deli aisle of any major supermarket. For the aromatics and butter, standard grocery store staples are perfectly fine.
Preparation method
- Wash the scarlet eggplants and slice them 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 and stir quickly until combined
- Grease a baking dish with butter
- Spread half of the scarlet eggplant slices in the baking dish
- Cover with half of the sautéed mixture
- Sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese
- Repeat the layers with the remaining scarlet eggplant and sauté
- Finish with more grated parmesan cheese on top
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until golden and the scarlet eggplant is tender
Observations
Baked Jiló is a classic Brazilian comfort food that transforms the unique, slightly bitter profile of this vegetable into something truly special. Layered with a flavorful sautéed mixture and finished with a golden, bubbly Parmesan crust, it’s a brilliant vegetarian side that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying.
This simple, everyday version calls for minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, delivering an aromatic and savory dish that will upgrade your dinner table in no time.
This simple, everyday version calls for minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, delivering an aromatic and savory dish that will upgrade your dinner table in no time.
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