{"product_id":"melanzane-grigliate-sottolio-pugliese","title":"Apulian-style grilled eggplant in oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuglian-style eggplant in oil, made the way they used to be.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled, not blanched: they have the full, slightly smoky flavor of the grill and a texture that holds firm, without falling apart.\u003cbr\u003eReady in an instant: an appetizer, a side dish, or a sandwich without having to cook a thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to serve grilled eggplant in oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn bruschetta: \u003c\/em\u003etoasted rustic bread, a drizzle of the oil from the jar, two slices of eggplant on top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOn frisa: \u003c\/span\u003elightly moistened, with cherry tomatoes and eggplant. The quintessential Puglian summer lunch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eQuick rolls: \u003c\/span\u003eroll each slice around a teaspoon of ricotta or stracciatella.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn a sandwich: \u003c\/span\u003ewith capocollo or aged cheese, it makes for a perfect lunch on the go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIn pasta:\u003c\/span\u003e sautéed in a pan with their own oil and a handful of toasted breadcrumbs.\u003cbr\u003eOn a charcuterie board: alongside cured meats, cheeses, and olives, for an aperitif that tastes like Puglia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA taste of home, even far from Puglia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf 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 → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bottegaimperiale.it\/products\/il-grande-cesto-regalo-pugliese\" title=\"Cesto Regalo Pugliese Bottega Imperiale Artigianale\"\u003ePuglian Gift Basket\u003c\/a\u003e 🎁 speaks of Puglia better than any card. And if you want to taste a bit of everything, you can also find them in our → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bottegaimperiale.it\/products\/box-il-primo-assaggio-di-puglia\" title=\"Box Regalo Degustazione Puglia Bottega Imperiale\"\u003eTasting Box 🧀\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions about eggplant in oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/em\u003eEggplant, sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, antioxidant E300, sea salt, spices (garlic, chili pepper, and parsley),\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you eat grilled eggplant in oil?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long do they last after opening?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat can I do with the oil from the jar?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is already seasoned: use it to dress bruschetta, friselle, pasta, or vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre they spicy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey have a light note of chili and spices, suitable even for those who do not like spicy food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you ship abroad?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, we ship throughout Europe (excluding Switzerland). Preserves in oil travel well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottega Imperiale","offers":[{"title":"9 vasetti","offer_id":57598040899908,"sku":null,"price":72.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 vasetti","offer_id":57598040932676,"sku":null,"price":44.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 vasetto","offer_id":57384960753988,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8149\/5108\/files\/Melanzane_grigliate_sott_olio_di_un_piccolo_produttore_pugliese.jpg?v=1791136823","url":"https:\/\/bottegaimperiale.it\/en\/products\/melanzane-grigliate-sottolio-pugliese","provider":"Bottega Imperiale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}