Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Maqluba Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 2 large aubergines
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 400g plain yogurt
- • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 2 tbsp pine nuts
- • 1 tsp dried mint
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Slice the aubergines 1cm thick, layer with the salt in a colander, and drain 30 minutes. Pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Shallow-fry the slices in the oil until deeply golden on both sides, then drain.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the yogurt with the garlic and a pinch of salt.
4
Phase 4
Layer the warm aubergine on a platter and spoon the garlic yogurt generously over.
5
Phase 5
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan, scatter over with the dried mint, and serve warm or at room temperature.