Puglian-style eggplant in oil, made the way they used to be.
The aroma of the grill, garlic, mint: in Puglia, grilled eggplant in oil is the jar you open when someone drops by for dinner unexpectedly. These are prepared by Mario with eggplant grown in the Tavoliere region, grilled one by one and covered in oil. Open it, grab a slice of bread, and you're at the table in Puglia.
At the end of summer, in Puglian households, the garden provided more eggplant than one could eat. So the grill would be fired up, the eggplant sliced, grilled, seasoned, and jarred in oil to capture the taste of summer even in January. It is a preserve born of necessity that has become one of the most recognizable flavors on our table.
Grilled, not blanched: they have the full, slightly smoky flavor of the grill and a texture that holds firm, without falling apart.
Ready in an instant: an appetizer, a side dish, or a sandwich without having to cook a thing.
How to serve grilled eggplant in oil:
On bruschetta: toasted rustic bread, a drizzle of the oil from the jar, two slices of eggplant on top.
On frisa: lightly moistened, with cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The quintessential Puglian summer lunch.
Quick rolls: roll each slice around a teaspoon of ricotta or stracciatella.
In a sandwich: with capocollo or aged cheese, it makes for a perfect lunch on the go.
In pasta: sautéed in a pan with their own oil and a handful of toasted breadcrumbs.
On a charcuterie board: alongside cured meats, cheeses, and olives, for an aperitif that tastes like Puglia.
A taste of home, even far from Puglia
If you are from Puglia or visited on vacation and live elsewhere, you know that certain flavors cannot be found in the North or abroad. If you are looking for a unique gift, a jar of eggplant in oil inside a → Puglian Gift Basket 🎁 speaks of Puglia better than any card. And if you want to taste a bit of everything, you can also find them in our → Tasting Box 🧀
Frequently asked questions about eggplant in oil:
Ingredients: Eggplant, sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, antioxidant E300, sea salt, spices (garlic, chili pepper, and parsley),
How do you eat grilled eggplant in oil?
Drain them from the oil and serve them as they are: on toasted bread, friselle, in sandwiches, as a side dish, or in pasta. No need to cook them.
How long do they last after opening?
Keep them in the refrigerator, always covered in oil, and use a clean utensil to serve. Consume within 7 days of opening (though you will surely finish them before then).
What can I do with the oil from the jar?
It is already seasoned: use it to dress bruschetta, friselle, pasta, or vegetables.
Are they spicy?
They have a light note of chili and spices, suitable even for those who do not like spicy food.
Do you ship abroad?
Yes, we ship throughout Europe (excluding Switzerland). Preserves in oil travel well.
