Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   To make eggplant rolls with walnuts, you'll need: 1 large eggplant or 2 medium ones; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash and dry the eggplant. Cut it lengthwise into thin slices.

3. Step 3:

   

   Salt the slices and let them sit for 15 minutes. Gently squeeze out the excess moisture. I didn't rinse the salt off, since the filling wasn't very salty.

4. Step 4:

   

   Fry the eggplant slices in vegetable oil on both sides until golden.

5. Step 5:

   

   Transfer the finished eggplant to a plate and let it cool.

6. Step 6:

   

   Prepare the filling ingredients. For the filling you'll need: 1¾ ounces (50 g) walnuts; 1 clove of garlic; a bunch of cilantro; 1 tablespoon water.

7. Step 7:

   

   Peel the garlic. You can cut the clove into a few pieces.

8. Step 8:

   

   Put the walnuts, garlic, and cilantro in a blender. Pour in the water and add salt and pepper. Blend everything into a thick paste — more or less smooth, however you like it.

9. Step 9:

   

   Spread 1 tablespoon of the walnut filling on each eggplant slice.

10. Step 10:

    

    Roll up the eggplant slice. Do the same with all the remaining rolls.

11. Step 11:

    

    Arrange the rolls on a platter and sprinkle with chopped nuts, then garnish with cilantro sprigs and pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!