Since the eggplant is cooked whole with its stem, it resembles a rooster's comb. Hence the Greek name. The dishes is a touch of island of Limnos Greek cuisine.
Ψευτοπετινο
"false cock's comb"
Serves 4-6 people
-modified The Glorious Foods of Greece
Serves 4-6 people
1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
2 chopped organic onions
1 pound (455 g) thin organic eggplant*, cut each into 4 thick rounds
3 grated organic tomatoes
2 minced cloves of garlic
3-4 allspice berries to taste
1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
1 tsp. (5 g) organic sugar (optional)
1 quart (95 ml) water
1 pound (455 g) thin linguine like egg noodles (or a dairy-/gluten-free noodles)
1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Cook the onions about 7 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, garlic and allspice, bring to a simmer.
5. Add the wine and optional sugar to taste.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook covered over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.
7. Add the water to the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil.
8. Add the noodles to the sauce, simmer until they are tender.
9. Serve hot linguine noodles
*Choosing an eggplant:
- firm flesh
- no bruises
- glossy skin
- no blemishes
- tight skin so it "squeaks" when your rub it
- long green, not brown, steam means it was just picked
-modified The Glorious Foods of Greece
