Monday, 13 October 2014

A BARBECUE RECIPE FOR THE VEGETARIAN


Eggplant or aubergine, also known as a brinjal usually a deep purple colour.  Very popular in Malaysian and Indian curries, elsewhere in Asia it is braised, fried, stir-fried or grilled.  For this recipe you need to use those small slim little eggplant known as Slim Jim Eggplant,  they have a light purple and white skin.

Eggplant kebabs

12 Slim Jim Eggplant, halved lengthways
60ml (4 tbs) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice

1.  Skewer four halves together using two kebab sticks, like making a ladder.
2.  Repeat with remaining eggplant halves.
3.  Combine remaining ingredients, brush over eggplant kebabs.
4.  Place skin-side down onto grid above moderately hot fire.
5.  Grill until skin turns brown, basting frequently.
6   Turnover and grill until lightly browned and cooked through.

Serves six
 
 
Eggplant kebabs

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