Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Salads and Sides
Moussaka Salad / Side
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp seasonal garden leaves and fresh vegetables tossed in a vibrant house dressing, finished with toasted seeds and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 2 large aubergines, cut into cubes
- • 1/3 cup olive oil
- • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 green pepper, sliced
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp sugar
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the aubergine cubes in the olive oil until deeply golden and drain on paper.
2
Phase 2
In the same pan, cook the pepper and garlic for 3 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and sugar and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Return the aubergine to the pan and simmer 10 minutes more until velvety.
5
Phase 5
Cool completely so the flavours develop.
6
Phase 6
Serve at room temperature as a mezze with bread.