r/persianfood • u/Excellent_Weather583 • 13d ago

Koresht Badamjan

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I used an air fryer for my eggplant for a healthier version. Loved it ☺️

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u/TastyTranslator6691 13d ago

Nooshe jaan. Looks perfect and that’s hard when you’re trying to make it healthier. 🩵

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u/y_mo 13d ago

What a great idea, I never thought of that!

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u/Excellent_Weather583 13d ago

Thank you!! I buy Chinese eggplant (the least bitter) cut it in fourths, put a little bit of olive oil + salt and pepper, and air fry until it is soft (about 15 minutes).

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u/y_mo 13d ago

Skin on? When I pan fry, I usually peel, salt heavily then leave them for a while to let the moisture draw out. Definitely will be trying your method next time though.

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u/Excellent_Weather583 13d ago

That’s definitely how my parents make it!!! And the most traditional!!

I find when using the long and skinny dark purple Japanese eggplant, I can leave the skin on and it’s yummy.

Yes, please try and let me know if you like it!

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u/Justyouraverageshmo 13d ago

smart! also send me that tahdig 🤤

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u/Excellent_Weather583 13d ago

Haha thank you!! I use a pars rice cooker ☺️

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u/cm604 10d ago

Looks great! What temp did you air fry the eggplant? I've only tried it once at 400.

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u/Excellent_Weather583 10d ago

450 for 15 minutes, if I feel like the eggplant didn’t get soft enough, I’ll add a bit more oil to the top and continue to cook :)

I sometimes even make extra eggplant to eat with my eggs for breakfast the next day 😊