Terrific smoky eggplant caviar dip! Perfect to spread over crackers for an easy, healthy, delicious appetizer.

This Russian eggplant caviar recipe for ikra – also known as the ‘poor man’s caviar’ during the Soviet period – makes a deliciously-rich version of this traditional Russian dip, spread or side dish that’s somewhere in between the ikra my baboushka made that was sumptuous and velvety and that popularised during the Soviet era that more closely resembled a diced salad. You can serve your ikra as a dip or appetiser with toasted baguette slices or spoon it onto a plate as a side, as my baba did…

I’ve been eating this dish for as long as I can remember. Even as a little girl, I liked it a lot. I am not sure how the name “eggplant caviar” was arrived at, perhaps it’s …

Eggplant caviar is so easy to make, versatile, and truly delicious! You are going to love this roasted eggplant dip or spread recipe.

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Beyond its delicious taste, French Aubergine Caviar (aubergine dip) offers a valuable lesson in how to cook aubergines to perfection. By following these simple steps, you can transform this oblong purple vegetable (also known as eggplant) into a creamy, smoky spread that is perfect as an appetizer o

Source: Chez Panisse Vegetables

This eggplant caviar spread (ikra) recipe is loaded with roasted eggplants, bell peppers, and other sauteed vegetables. It makes a great side or appetizer!

A classic Russian spread made from Aubergines, carrot, pepper and tomatoes, like Baba Ganoush but tastier! Perfect on a piece of bread or on a sandwich - Russian Eggplant Caviar (Баклажанная икра) Baklazhannaya Ikra

Armen Martirosyan's Ikra (Eggplant Caviar) has twice-cooked eggplant and bell pepper providing a creamy base to hold all the flavors together.