Grilled Aubergine Eggplant In Honey And Spices Recipes

Steps:

• Peel the eggplant, and then cut into 3/4-inch slices.
• Combine butter, garlic salt, and Italian seasonings; stir well.
• Brush eggplant slices with butter mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place eggplant on grill; grill over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender, turning and basting occasionally.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or griddle pan.
• Dip each aubergine slice in olive oil and cook either on grill or in griddle pan until golden on both sides.
• In a wide fry pan fry the garlic in a little olive oil for a few seconds then stir in the ginger cumin, harissa, honey and lemon juice.
• Add enough water to cover the base of the pan and to thin the mixture then lay aubergine slices into this.
• cook gently for about 10 mins or until all the sauce has been absorbed.
• add a little extra water if necessary to give a coating sauce, season to taste with salt and serve at room temperature with chunks of fresh bread.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and red chili flakes and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the hoisin, vinegar and soy sauce until combined and then strain, reserving the sauce.
• Heat grill to high.
• Brush eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on the grill and grill until golden brown and slighty charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush with some of the glaze, turn over and continue grilling just until cooked through, brushing with more of the glaze, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and brush with the remaining glaze. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the cilantro.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat a gas grill to high, or build a fire in a kettle grill. Mesquite-flavored chips would taste great (optional).
• 2. Slice eggplant in 1/3- to 1/2-inch slices. In a small bowl add together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and thyme. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with this sauce3. Place eggplant on the preheated grill. If you with to have nice grill lines, turn only once on each side. Grill about 10-15 minutes. Test for tenderness (doneness) by piercing with a fork. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Steps:

• Wash eggplants and pat dry with paper towels, set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl combine the Chinese 5-spice powder, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
• Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, brush with olive oil and rub the mixed spices on both sides.
• Grill over low heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until tender.
• Arrange cabbage on serving plates and top with grilled eggplant; drizzle with the asian vinaigrette.
• Top with the fresh mint, feta, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
• Asian Vinaigrette:.
• In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients except the vegetable and sesame oils. With the blender/processor running, slowly pour in the vegetalbe oil followed by the sesame oil. Process for 10 to 15 seconds longer. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (If necessary, whisk before serving.).
• COOK'S TIP: Leftover vinaigrette makes for a tasty salad dressing or marinade for fish.

Steps:

• Peel the eggplants and cut them into slices about 1/3 inch thick. Put them in a bowl, add enough milk to cover, and put a small plate on top to hold them down. Let soak for 1 to 2 hours; drain.
• Cover a plate with plenty of flour mixed with a sprinkling of salt. Working in batches, turn the eggplant slices in this so that they are entirely covered with flour, then shake them to remove the excess. Deep-fry in sizzling but not too hot oil, turning the slices over as soon as the first side is brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot with a dribble of honey, and let people help themselves to more honey if they like.

Steps:

• Lay bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and onion on baking sheets.
• Brush both sides of vegetables with Moroccan marinade.
• Lay vegetables on a well-oiled grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals, or medium-high heat on a gas grill; close lid on gas grill.
• Cook vegetables, turning once, until beginning to brown and just tender when pierced. 7 to 8 minutes for eggplant, 8 to 10 minutes for onions and bell peppers, and 12 minutes for zucchini.
• Transfer to a large cutting board as done.
• Cut vegetables into 1 inch pieces and put in a bowl.
• Add pine nuts, mint and any remaining marinade.
• Mix, adding more vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Halve the aubergines lengthways, then chop them into cubes, about 2.5cm across. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Using a pestle and mortar or small food processor, break the coriander and cumin seeds down a little, so that they are crushed but not ground to a powder. Add them to the aubergines. Next add the olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Use your hands and turn the aubergines over in the oil and spices until evenly coated. Tip onto a baking tray that can hold the aubergines in a single layer. Cook for 30-35 mins, turning once, until crisp, dark at the edges and utterly squashy.
• Cool to almost to room temperature before transferring to a bowl and mixing in the parsley. Season, then drizzle with a little oil. Dollop over yogurt and scatter with pomegranate seeds before serving.