Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze is the perfect beginning to a dinner party. Sweet pomegranate is delicious with the earthier, more neutral aubergine. Ideal for entertaining!
Sticky aubergine starter with pomegranate glaze
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines, cut lengthways into quarters
- 30ml (2 tbsp) salt
- 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil
- 30ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
- 100ml thick soy sauce
- 100ml pomegranate extract
- seeds of 1 pomegranate
Instructions
1
Sprinkle the aubergines with salt and set aside for 20 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat the oven to 220°C and grease a baking tray with the oil.
2
Whisk the sugar, soy sauce and pomegranate extract together. Toss the aubergines in the soy mixture, place on the baking tray and roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
3
Serve sprinkled with the pomegranate seeds.
