Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Zaalouk 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 (about 600g)
- • 4 ripe tomatoes, grated
- • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- • 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Prick the aubergines and roast at 200C for 40 minutes until completely collapsed.
2
Phase 2
Scoop out the flesh, drain 15 minutes, and chop roughly.
3
Phase 3
Simmer the grated tomatoes with the garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt for 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the aubergine and cook 15 minutes, stirring, until thick and jammy.
5
Phase 5
Stir in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and half the parsley.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with the remaining oil and parsley, with crusty bread.