You can prepare this starter in advance and it matchs very well with grilled meat.

. 3 firm egg plants cut into slices strewed with salt and let rest for 30 minutes in a colander. Afterwards wash the egg plants, let them dry and cut into sticks or little triangles.

. 1 onion (white or red one) cut into slices

. 3 cloves of garlic unpeeled (you will throw them away in the end of the cooking time)

. 4 tbsp of black olives unstoned cut into slices

. salt, black pepper

. fresh thyme and oregano

. 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar

. 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

In a big bowl mix the egg plants, the onion, garlic, olives, salt, pepper, herbs, vinegar and olive oil. Mix with a spoon until very well mixed. Pour this mixture into a non sticking baking tin and bake in the pre heated oven (180°C) for 1 hour, mixing a little every 20 minutes, until the egg plants are cooked and “dry”. Serve with “crostine” of heated bread or with grilled meat.

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