Marvellous Miso, Mustard & Sesame Aubergines

Marvellous Miso, Mustard & Sesame Aubergines

Serves 4 (as a starter)

What You Need

  • Ripe aubergines x 2
  • 1 tbsp Miso paste
  • 1 tbsp honey – runny
  • 1 tsp creamy Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 x crushed garlic cloves
  • 1tbsp mixed soy sauce & cider vinegar
  • 20g toasted sesame seeds

As if it needed to be proved here is a superb and simple example of a vegetable that’s just great on the grill. Aubergine is in my opinion vastly underrated; the Miso and sesame add a wonderfully oriental flavour, balanced by the Dijon and honey!

What You Do

  1. Mix Miso paste, honey, mustard, ginger, garlic, soy, vinegar & ½ sesame seeds.
  2. Cut aubergines length-wise then cross-cut flesh; brush scored side with ½ Miso mix.
  3. Place on medium grill, cut face-down to sear then turn and baste with remaining Miso mix, turn frequently until charred all over, about 15 minutes.
  4. Set aside to cool, round 5-10 minutes.