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== Description ==
This is a great starter for vegetarians. It is usually served as mezzeh. Also, it is a main dish for Egyptian Copts "Christians" during their fasting. They use it as a main dish or sandwiched.
* Serves 2 as main dish, 4 as starter.

== Ingredients ==
* 500 g [[eggplant]]
* ½ cup [[white vinegar]]
* 5 cloves [[garlic]] crushed
* [[corn oil]] for frying [[eggplant]]

== Procedures ==
# Peel and slice [[eggplant]]. Soak in salted [[water]] to prevent discoloration. 
# Heat frying [[oil]] and fry [[eggplant]] until light brown. Put on paper towels to drain excess [[oil]]. 
# Prepare sauce by putting [[vinegar]] and crushed [[garlic]] in a jar, close and shake well.
# You can either serve sauce on the side or poured over fried [[eggplant]] or you can also serve it with [[yogurt]] salad. 
# Serve hot, cold or at room temperature

[[Category:Egyptian cuisine]]
[[Category:Appetizer Recipes]]
[[Category:Egyptian cuisine]]
[[Category:Vegetarian Recipes]]
[[Category:Eggplant Recipes]]
[[Category:Yogurt Recipes]]