Ingredients

  • 3 eggplants, peeled and cubed
  • 2 onions, sliced in thin rings
  • 2 red peppers, thin sliced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dry basil
  • 2 -3 bay leaves
  • 2 cups olive oil (may be more)

Method

  • Cover eggplant with salt and let it rest for 30 minutes, then rinse well. This will get ride of any bitterness.
  • In a sauce pan, bring up to boil the vinegar and water. Add onions, peppers, garlic and eggplant. Simmer for 20 minutes and drain.
  • Mix with aji molido, oregano, and basil.
  • Put on jars with one laurel leaf on each jar and cover with olive oil.
  • Store for at least a week before using.
  • For long-term unrefrigerated storage, process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes immediately after sealing jars.