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Aubergine satay skewers

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
From Something for the Weekend

Method


  1. Soak four to eight wooden skewers in a bowl of water for 10 minutes, then shake off any excess moisture and set aside.

  2. Thickly slice each aubergine half into half moons. Meanwhile, place the aubergine slices into a large bowl, sprinkle over the salt and drizzle over the oil. Mix well until all of the slices are coated evenly in the oil and salt. Set aside for 20 minutes.

  3. When the aubergines have stood for 20 minutes, heat a chargrill pan over a high heat.

  4. When the pan is hot, add the aubergine slices, in batches, and griddle for two minutes on each side, or until golden-brown griddle marks appear on both sides. Remove the aubergine slices from the pan and set aside until cool enough to handle.

  5. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of aubergine.

  6. Thread the chargrilled aubergine slices onto the soaked wooden skewers, arranging each half moon at a different angle to the one below it to create a spiral. Set aside.

  7. For the satay sauce, heat 80ml/2¾fl oz of the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the peanuts and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden-brown.

  8. Transfer the fried peanuts to a food processor and blend to a smooth paste.

  9. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until softened.

  10. Add the chilli powder, brown sugar, soy sauce and water, stir well and bring the mixture to the boil.

  11. Add the peanut paste and chopped red chilli and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the lemon juice and salt.

  12. To serve, arrange the aubergine skewers in four tall glasses or onto four serving plates. Serve the satay sauce in dipping bowls alongside.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines, cut in half lengthways
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 6-8 tbsp vegetable oil

For the satay sauce

  • 100ml/3½fl oz vegetable oil
  • 225g/8oz unsalted peanuts, shells removed
  • 4 shallots, peeled, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
  • pinch chilli powder
  • ½-1tsp brown sugar, to taste
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 400ml/14fl oz water
  • 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • pinch salt

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