Egyptian spicy aubergine casserole
Arabic 20 Mins Prep · 45 Mins Cook
- Heat a large griddle or frying pan.
- Thickly slice the aubergine then brush with slices with olive oil and season well with salt.
- Once the pan is smoking, place the slices on the pan and fry for 10-15 minutes or until charred and cooked through. Turn over and repeat on the other side.
- Take off the heat and set aside.
- In the same pan, fry the cherry tomatoes in a 2 tbsp of olive oil for 10 minutes or until blistered.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6.
- Finely slice the baby leeks.
- In a large roasting dish, combine the chopped Italian tomatoes and leeks and season well with salt and pepper.
- Top with the aubergine and drizzle with olive oil. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes or until the aubergines are tender.
- While the aubergines are roasting, crush the garlic clove, chop the fresh herbs and tear the mozzarella.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the aubergines and increase the oven temperature to 200°C, gas mark 6. Roast for a further 15 minutes or until golden and the cheese has melted.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
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