eggplant involtini

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Originally uploaded by kattebelletje.

Eggplant (aubergine) rolls with filling. A nice starter or side dish. First, cut one eggplant into long slices, sprinkle with salt and let sit for half and hour or so. Dip dry with kitchen towels. When the eggplant is sitting and losing its bitter flavour, mash up some feta cheese, some cut up mozzarella cheese and some chopped fresh herbs like basil, mint and dill. Mix trough the mixture, add one egg yolk, some olive oil and breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste and if you like, some chili flakes. Add loads of grated parmesan and make little rolls of the eggplant slices with the mixture in. I was a little rush for time so I put the plate in the microwave and waved for about 5 minutes on not too high a setting; after that I put it under the grill after adding on extra olive oil and breadcrumbs. Take out when golden and serve ...