Umami Aubergine Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
These umami aubergine bites are simple to prepare yet bursting with flavour.
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch, Snack, vegan
Cuisine:
Asian
Keyword:
umami aubergine bites
Servings: 20 pieces approx
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine sliced into thin circular discs
- Light olive oil for brushing the aubergines with before they are cooked
- Salt & pepper
- Clearspring umami paste chilli or ginger
- Black & white seasme seeds
- Freshly picked corainder leaves
- Pickled red onion - Finely slice 1 medium red onion and place it in a bowl with salt and a generous splash of good red wine vinegar. Let it rest for at least an hour before using. Overnight is best.
Instructions
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Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees
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Line a baking tray with baking parchment and place the aubergine discs on it without them overlapping.
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Using a pastry brush, coat each aubergine on both sides with oil and season well
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Bake until softened and cooked through which can take up to 25 minutes depending on the thickness of the aubergine
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Dress the aubergines with a small dab of umami paste, a couple of strnads of pickled red onion, sesame seeds and a coriander leaf
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Serve immediately
Recipe Notes
The aubergine slices can also be cooked on the bbq and they are best eaten warm.