What is the name of this eggplant dish that is similar to lasagna?
When I was at school I made an dish that was like a lasagna but replaced the pastry with Eggplant. It also had sliced bocconcini (I think) and was tomato based.
Just wondering if anyone knows the name of this dish? Is it just an Eggplant lasagna?
Best Answer
In Italian we call it parmigiana.
Wikipedia says:
Parmigiana or eggplant parmigiana (Italian: melanzane alla parmigiana or parmigiana di melanzane) is a Southern Italian dish made with shallow fried eggplant slices layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked. Variations made with breaded meat cutlets, such as veal and chicken parmigiana, have been developed in other countries, usually in areas of Italian immigration.
In Italy, you can find the variation with meatballs, but the original recipe (being from Southern Italy) doesn't include meat.
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Is moussaka like lasagne?
Lasagna includes tomato sauce, while moussaka is made with meat sauce without tomato. Moussaka includes eggs, while lasagna doesn't. Also, moussaka is usually drier than lasagna.Is eggplant parmesan or parmigiana?
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What to Serve with Eggplant Parmesan (14 Ideal Side Dishes)- Antipasto Salad.
- Meatballs.
- Garlic Bread.
- Gnocchi.
- Grilled Zucchini.
- Roasted Broccolini.
- Fresh Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.
- Sauteed Green Beans.
Why is it called eggplant parmesan?
This version states that the term actually derives from the Sicilian word 'parmiciana,' the little wooden strips that form a shutter \u2013 recalling the partially overlapping arrangment of fried eggplant used in the dish.More answers regarding what is the name of this eggplant dish that is similar to lasagna?
Answer 2
I always thought of the Greek dish Moussaka as Eggplant Lasagna. Except it is Béchamel sauce on top instead of more cheese.
Answer 3
Sounds like it could be the stripped down version of eggplant parm that, oddly enough, eschews the parm. I've had it a couple times in Southern Italy. Essentially, it's just layers of eggplant (with the moisture salted out in a colander, then the rounds dredged and fried), roma tomato passata, bocconcini (or any fresh mozzarella), basil leaves and sea salt. It's baked and it's delicious.
Answer 4
The Italian dish is called Melanzane Parmigiana
Answer 5
I’ve seen it called eggplant roulade
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