Roasted eggplant and ezme salad


Roasted eggplant and ezme salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, halved lengthways
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 2 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp za'atar
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbso finely chopped mint
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp Aleppo pepper
  • Charred flatbread

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C fan-forced. Score eggplant in a diamond pattern, then dust cut sides with cornflour.
  2. Combine garlic, za'atar and olive oil and season generously. Brush oil over cut sides of eggplant, then place cut-side down on a lined baking tray.
  3. Roast until light golden. Turn eggplant halves, return to oven and roast until golden and caramelised.
  4. Meanwhile, place ingredients from shallots to aleppo pepper in a bowl, season to taste and stand for flavours to develop.
  5. Divide salad among plates. Top with eggplant, sprinkle with extra Aleppo pepper and serve with grilled flatbread.