Seared Baby Eggplant with Tahini

 

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Cooking time: 12 minutes  

Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

  • 6 Baby Eggplant  
  • 200g Tahini Dip (Neri) 
  • ½ tbsp Ground Cumin  
  • ¼ Bunch Parsley  
  • Salt
  • Pepper 
  • Olive Oil  

Method:

  1. Begin by cutting the eggplants into diagonal slices about 1cm thick.

  2. Heat a large frying pan over high heat and generously drizzle it with olive oil.

  3. Once the pan is hot, carefully place the eggplant slices in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until they turn a golden brown and become soft.

  4. Season the eggplant slices with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of ground cumin.

  5. Remove the seared eggplant slices from the pan and place them on a plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper. Repeat this process with the remaining eggplant slices, adding more olive oil if necessary.

  6. While the eggplant slices are resting, finely chop some fresh parsley and set it aside.

  7. To serve, spread a generous layer of Tahini dip on a plate and arrange the seared eggplant slices on top.

  8. Sprinkle the dish with the chopped parsley and serve it warm.

Tips:

  • Pair this delicious dish with flatbread on the side for a satisfying meal.
  • For a heartier meal, consider adding sautéed zucchini and red capsicums to the eggplant.
  • Use it as a side dish to complement slow-cooked meats or roasted vegetables. 

Ingredients for Seared Baby Eggplant with Tahini

Fresh Herbs Parsley Continental Bunch

$3.99 ea
 
 

Fresh Herbs Parsley Curly bunch

$3.99 ea
 

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L

$20.99 ea
 

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 240g

$7.99 ea
 
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Fine Salt 1kg

$5.99 ea
 

Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 125g

$5.99 ea
 
 

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

$11.69 ea
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Rock Salt 1kg

$5.99 ea
 
 
 

Spice and Co Cumin Ground 50g

$3.69 ea
 
 
 

Fresh Herbs Parsley Curly Bunch

$4.99 ea
 

Gourmet Organic Herbs Cumin Ground 30g

$3.99 ea
 

Olssons Sea Salt Flake 250g

$7.99 ea
 

Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3L

$47.29 ea
 
 
 

Chef's Choice Himalayan Pink Fine Salt 300g

$4.99 ea
 

Tasman Sea Salt Flakes 250g

$8.99 ea
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tahini Neri Signature Tahini 200g

$2.99 ea
 

Tahini Neri Green Tahini 200g

$2.99 ea
 
 

Spice and Co Pepper Black Ground 55g

$3.69 ea
 

Tahini Neri Spicy Tahini 200g

$2.99 ea
 

Harris Farm Fine Sea Salt 200g

$3.49 ea
 

Harris Farm Rock Sea Salt 200g

$3.49 ea