Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Hunkar Begendi Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 3 large aubergines
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 tbsp plain flour
- • 250ml whole milk, warmed
- • 50g kashar cheese, grated
- • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Prick and roast or flame-char the aubergines until collapsed, about 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Scoop out the flesh, chop it finely, and let it drain in a sieve for 15 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Melt the butter, stir in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes without colouring.
4
Phase 4
Gradually whisk in the warm milk and cook until a smooth, thick sauce forms.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the aubergine, cheese, nutmeg, and salt and beat over low heat until creamy.
6
Phase 6
Spread warm in a shallow dish and serve with flatbread for dipping.