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Growing => Vegetables => Topic started by: lordlonk on July 15, 2009, 05:26:27 pm

Title: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: lordlonk on July 15, 2009, 05:26:27 pm

Lidls selling them soo cheap 39p


Huge great big thing


To my shame ive never cooked one


Whats the best advice and anybody got any good ideas as to what to do with it


looked good for 39p

 ;D

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on July 15, 2009, 05:35:55 pm

that is such a leading !!

Linz

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: MrRee on July 15, 2009, 05:41:51 pm

Thinly slice from top to bottom,so they look pear-shaped,brush with olive oil (lots of it) then griddle or bbq.
 Or,as before,but use them to wrap mozarella and a bit of garlic.
 Or,julienne them,fry with chopped bacon,garlic,toss it all in with spaghetti,rip up some fresh basil,grate some parmesan and throw in some dry toasted pine nuts,cracked black pepper and dress with a drizzle of olive oil.
  Or,there's always goulash! .......Ree

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: doganjo on July 15, 2009, 10:59:06 pm

Hi Ian, never mind the eggplant - how are you doing?

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: Troubled Waters on July 16, 2009, 02:54:27 pm

Mousaka (sp?) Ratatoille (double sp???)

Ditto, how's u?

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: Greenerlife on July 16, 2009, 04:41:30 pm

I was I had a Lidl near me!  I love aubergines, and most of them seem to be about £1 each at the moment, which is outrageous!

My favourite is a dip (made in a microwave)
1 aubergine, 1 tbsp olive oil, pinch chili powder, half tsp ground cumin, half tsp ground coriander,small garlic clove chopped, 2 tsp lemon juice, quarter pint natural yogurt, chopped parsley.

Prick the aubergine microwave on full for 8 or so minutes (Until very soft)  Put olive oil with spices and garlic and microwave for 2 minutes.  Stir in lemon juice. Cut aubergine in half and scoop out flesh and mix with spice mixture mashing up with a fork.  Season with salt and pepper and mix in yogurt then parsley.  Serve with warmed pitta bread to dip and perhaps some strips of red peppers.  Yum!  So jealous!

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: sheila on July 16, 2009, 07:57:39 pm

greenlife,I think you are describing "poor mans caviar" I love it with some nice crusty bread

Title: Re: what can i do with a aubergine
Post by: northfifeduckling on July 16, 2009, 11:04:25 pm

make a lovely curry or you can stuff and bake them. My kids love them sliced and fried or baked with some oregano. they soak up lots of olive oil which makes them so tasty,lol :&>