STICKY GARLIC & SOY AUBERGINE

This Asian-inspired dish features perfectly charred aubergine strips coated in a sticky, sweet, and tangy soy-based sauce, with a hint of garlic and a touch of chili. Serve it as a side or a main dish.

PREP 15m

COOK 15m

TOTAL 30m

SERVES 4

Ingredients-

  • 2 medium aubergines

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tbsp cornflour

  • 2 tbsp sesame/olive/peanut oil

  • Pinch of chilli flakes

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • Sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 3 tsp cider vinegar

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 2 tsp cornflour (dissolved in 2 tbsp of water)

Instructions-

  1. Prepare Aubergines: Cut the aubergines into quarters lengthwise, removing the centre point and leaving around 1-2 cm thickness of aubergine. Further cut the aubergines into thirds and then into large matchstick-like chunks.

  2. Coat Aubergines: Toss the aubergine strips in cornflour and a pinch of salt.

  3. Char Aubergines: a. Heat oil in a pan and char the aubergine strips until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.

  4. Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, add a little more oil and cook the thinly sliced garlic until golden.

  5. Combine Aubergines and Garlic: Add the charred aubergine strips back into the pan with the garlic. Optionally, add a pinch of chili flakes for a little kick.

  6. Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, cider vinegar, honey, and dissolved cornflour in water. Pour the sauce over the aubergines and garlic. Gently mix well to coat the aubergines evenly.

  7. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds.

  8. Serve and Enjoy!