Garlic Zucchini Appetizer Mutabbal Koosa Food

ZUCCHINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Pour into greased pan OR 18 greased cupcake pan.
• Bake until golden brown (1 hour for pan, 35 minutes for cupcakes).

ZUCCHINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a pan, except the egg and cheese.
• Sauté the ingredients approximately 10 minute.
• until tender and liquid has evaporated.
• Do not let zucchini become too soft.
• Beat the eggs and mix with the Mozzarella cheese, Romano cheese, and zucchini mixture.
• Spread in the shell and sprinkle with some Mozzarella cheese on top.
• Bake in preheated oven 350°F for about 30 minutes until cooked.
• Serve warm or cooled.
• Slightly warm is best.

MUTABBAL (EGGPLANT SALAD)

Steps:

• Remove the head of the eggplants, and make two horizontal incisions with the knife on each side of the eggplant.
• Place the eggplants under the grill for 30 minutes, until the skin is almost burnt. In the meantime, mix the two tablespoons of Tehina with the lemon juice until it becomes a smooth light beige uniform paste.
• Remove the eggplants, and place them on a plate.
• Bring a deep dish and open up the eggplants.
• Start removing the inside of the eggplants and placing it in the deep dish. Make sure you don't take any of the skin.
• The insides of the eggplant will be slightly watery, so mix it with a fork which would at the same time cut it into smaller pieces, almost a paste though not uniform in any way.
• Add the Tehina paste and mix well with the fork.
• Crush the garlic cloves with the chili pepper and add to the mixture.
• Mix well. Add salt and olive oil to taste.

GARLIC ZUCCHINI APPETIZER (MUTABBAL KOOSA)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a frying pan and saute garlic slices over medium heat until they turn light brown. Remove garlic slices with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• In the same oil, saute zucchini slices over medium heat until they turn light brown, turning them over once. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Combine vinegar with remaining ingredients.
• Place zucchini on a serving platter. Sprinkle vinegar mixture over top; then evenly top with garlic slices.
• Allow to stand for 4 hours or so before serving.

GARLIC ZUCCHINI APPETIZER (MUTABBAL KOOSA)

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini into uniform size pieces suitable for finger food. - Wash the slices in cold water and dry. - Mix the garlic, oil, and soy sauce. - Place the zucchini into the marinade and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes. - Remove zucchini from marinade, dredge in the flour, and then dip into the beaten eggs. - Roll zucchini in the breadcrumbs, making sure that each piece is fully coated with breadcrumbs. - Deep fry until golden brown. - Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dip.