Salata de berenjenas fritas features frequently at the Rhodesli table.
Aubergines were a much loved vegetable in the Judeo-Spanish cuisine in medieval Spain. When the Sephardim migrated to Rhodes Island their passion for this prized vegetable continued influenced by the Ottoman kitchens.
The lightly sautéed aubergine salad has grilled zucchini strips and tomato slices added, all marinated in a lemony garlic flavoured dressing. It is sublime with grilled foods or as part of any meze.