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5 moreish meals to make with the season’s aubergines

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Aubergines often leave people divided – there are those who love them and those who absolutely despise their taste. If you fall into the latter camp, these recipes may just sway you.

Tessa Purdon by Tessa Purdon
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If you love classic dishes like French ratatouille, Middle Eastern baba ghanoush, or the cheesy Italian parmigiana di melanzane, you’ll know that the hero ingredient in these is the aubergine. And whether you call it a brinjal or an eggplant, the curvy, purple spongy nightshade with its strange-looking appearance belies the myriad of ways it can be cooked and enjoyed.

They can take up to six months to grow (almost as long as a human fetus!), so make the most of them when they’re in season. In South Africa, that would be now! Look for ones with smooth and shiny skin that seem heavy for its size. To test for ripeness, lightly press your finger against the skin. If it leaves an imprint, the aubergine is ripe. 

Some varieties can be bitter, so to reduce this before cooking, sprinkle the flesh with salt and let it sit for an hour before washing them (a process called degorging).

We love aubergines because:
– They’re versatile – you can steam them, bake them, fry them or braai them.
– They soak up flavour really well.
– Their cooked texture offers a meaty richness that works perfectly in vegetarian dishes.

We’ve rounded up five recipes to cook when you find yourself with too many lurking in your kitchen this winter.


Moussaka and brinjal cannelloni

lamb and aubergine canneloni
Za’atar lamb chops with stuffed aubergines

Za'atar lamb chops eith aubergine

Roasted aubergine tortillas

roasted aubergine tortillas
Spicy miso aubergine and broccoli salad

miso and aubergine salad

Flame-charred aubergine with goat’s milk cheese

flame charred aubergine

ALSO READ: 16 recipes that will make you fall in love with courgettes

 

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