Recipe: Japanese Eggplant with Tahini
Japanese Eggplant with Tahini Recipe
Courtesy of Elle Republic
To roast the eggplant
- 4 Japanese eggplants, halved vertically
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- himalayan salt
- Chopped parsley (to sprinkle on top when ready)
For the tahini sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tahini (stir well)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons cold water (or more if needed)
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C
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Place the eggplant halves in a tin lined with parchment paper or greased with oil. Using a knife, make an exis pattern in the flesh of the aubergine being careful not to pierce the skin.
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In a bowl mix olive oil, cumin and salt. Paint the aubergines with this mixture using a brush.
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Roast the eggplants for 20 minutes until they are very soft. Move them to the top of the oven and heat under broil for 2-3min.
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Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients.
- Serve the roasted eggplant with the tahini sauce and a little chopped parsley.