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  • Caponata
    March 21, 2022

    Caponata

    1 large or 2 smallish eggplants (about 1 ¾ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes½ teaspoon fine salt, divided, to taste4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped2 celery stalks, thinly slicedFreshly ground black...

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  • Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach & Ricotta
    February 14, 2022

    Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach & Ricotta

    2 eggplants (aubergine)15 oz (400g) canned chopped tomatoes1 shallot2 cloves garlic½ tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon oregano1 pinch nutmeg8.5 oz (250g) Ricotta8.5 oz (1 ⅛ cup/240g) spinach1 ball mozzarella1 tablespoon parmesansalt and pepper to seasonPreheat the oven to 180°C/350F/. Cut the...

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  • Curried Eggplant with Chickpeas and Spinach
    February 14, 2022

    Curried Eggplant with Chickpeas and Spinach

      2 large garlic cloves, mincedSalt2 teaspoons Madras curry powder1/2 cup vegetable oil1 medium eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedgesOne 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained1/4 cup finely julienned fresh gingerFreshly...

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  • Di San Xian (Stir Fried Eggplant, Potato and Pepper)
    February 7, 2022

    Di San Xian (Stir Fried Eggplant, Potato and Pepper)

    Sauce1/4 cup water1 tablespoon light soy sauce1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce (*Footnote 1)1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)1/2 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cornstarchStir fry1/2 regular eggplant or 1 large Asian eggplants (around 10 ounces / 300 grams in...

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  • Moroccan Spiced Eggplant with Cauliflower Mash
    January 3, 2022

    Moroccan Spiced Eggplant with Cauliflower Mash

    1 (about 1.5kg), cauliflower, cut into florets500g potatoes, peeled and chopped6 garlic cloves, 2 whole and 4 crushed1/2 cup (125g) sour creamFinely grated zest & juice of 1 lemon200ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle3 eggplants, cut into...

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  • Eggplant and Cauliflower Curry (Vegan)
    November 30, 2021

    Eggplant and Cauliflower Curry (Vegan)

    2 tbsp Coconut oil1 knob ginger grated1 clove garlic minced2 eggplants diced1 tsp lemon grass½ red onion Sliced1 head cauliflower broken into very small florets½ tsp sea salt¼ tsp black pepper¼ chilli flakes3 tbsp curry powder1 can chopped tomatoes¼ tsp...

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  • Sicilian eggplant rolls
    November 15, 2021

    Sicilian eggplant rolls

    If you are making this a day ahead, assemble the rolls in the sauce without baking, then the next day put the cheese on top and bake as instructed.  2 large eggplants, cut lengthways into 5mm-thick slices (you should end...

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  • Vietnamese Eggplant and Leek Lettuce Wraps
    October 18, 2021

    Vietnamese Eggplant and Leek Lettuce Wraps

    2 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise ½ inch thick2 leeks white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise1 bunch scallions¼ cup soy sauceJuice of 1 lime1 teaspoon siracha or other Asian chile paste½ cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves1 head boston or...

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