Author Topic: what can i do with a aubergine (Read 3012 times)

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

Fluffywelshsheep · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2009, 05:35:55 pm »

that is such a leading !!

Linz

MrRee · « **Reply #2 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

doganjo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2009, 10:59:06 pm »

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

Troubled Waters · « **Reply #4 on:** July 16, 2009, 02:54:27 pm »

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

Ditto, how's u?

Greenerlife · « **Reply #5 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!

sheila · « **Reply #6 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

northfifeduckling · « **Reply #7 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