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Makdous Recipe (Pickled Eggplant)

Irresistibly Tangy Makdous Recipe (Pickled Eggplant) Delight

Discover the Makdous Recipe (Pickled Eggplant) with this tangy and flavorful dish perfect for appetizers, combining walnuts, garlic, and spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplants
  • 8 pieces Baby Eggplants or long eggplants
  • 3 tablespoons Salt for boiling and salting
For the Stuffing
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes adjust for spice preference
For Preservation
  • 2 cups Pure or Extra Virgin Olive Oil must cover the eggplants completely

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • knife
  • Plate
  • food processor
  • clean glass jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by filling a large pot with water and adding a generous amount of salt. Bring to a boil and carefully add baby eggplants. Boil for 6-10 minutes until tender.
  2. Let the eggplants cool, slice open lengthwise, sprinkle salt inside, and let sit for about 30 minutes.
  3. Cover with another plate to expel moisture and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Prepare the stuffing by grinding garlic, walnuts, and red chili flakes into a coarse paste.
  5. Rinse eggplants, pat dry, and stuff with the walnut mixture.
  6. Pack stuffed eggplants into clean jars and pour olive oil over them until fully submerged.
  7. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least one week before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh eggplants and high-quality olive oil for best results. Allow at least one week for flavors to develop.

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