We love aubergines roasted in the traditional way, in the oven or on the flame, but we don’t always have the time they require. So we resorted to microwaving them, the easiest and fastest way, and we have them ready in (at most) 15 minutes. Either to enjoy them by themselves, to fill or to use in other recipes.
In addition to the time we save by microwave eggplant, we also avoid a considerable expense of electricity. Because turning on the oven just for this purpose is an extravagance. And since we are going to mention advantages, we barely use a thread of oil so the result is very light.
In Direct to the Palate We are very fond of the microwave and we try to use it on a daily basis. Roasting eggplants in the microwave is a good way to stake advantage of this appliance which is usually relegated to heating breakfast milk or reheating leftovers.
Wash the aubergines well and cut in half lengthwise. If we are going to fill them we make cuts in the pulp without reaching the bottom. We can cut the aubergines into smaller pieces if we are not going to fill them, but we will still have to cut the pulp. Season with a dash of extra virgin olive oil, salt and black pepper.
What are these cuts for? What do we get with them? Well, the cuts facilitate cooking, which occurs faster and more evenly. They also help the condiments, if used, to better penetrate the meat of the aubergines, making them tastier.
In this way the aubergines can already be cooked. You just have to put the aubergines in a microwave-safe container, cover with transparent film, make a few holes on the surface and program 10 minutes at maximum power.
The time is approximate, it will depend on the thickness, size and type of eggplant. Thus we check the point before ending the process. If it is not ready, we program a couple more minutes at maximum power and so on as many times as necessary. Usually no more than 15 minutes are needed.
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With what to accompany the roasted aubergines
Once our aubergines are ready we can season them with other spices, they are delicious with cumin, garlic powder or paprika, and/or aromatic herbs, thyme, oregano or rosemary, among others. They can also be accompanied by grated cheese, sesame seeds, pomegranate, pine nuts, yogurt sauce, etc. Or we can use them to fill, as in this recipe with mussel sauce, or this one with soy.
As you see, microwave eggplant It is the easiest and fastest way to have a light and rich plantain ready, either as a starter for a full meal or for dinner. And enjoy has been said!
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