Comfort food in a healthy way



I was reading this post over at Julie's on the exact same night I had had this for dinner: grilled aubergine/eggplant in thick slices, drizzled with a little yoghurt and date-syrup. Up until recently - in fact, I guess still now - I didn't like the idea of sweet and savory together. Well, you live to learn I suppose!

Cut aubergine in thick slices. I like using a grill pan for the right criss-cross pattern to show on the grilled slices, but you could also bake the slices in a, say 170 C hot oven for 15-20 minutes. Either way, I wouldn't bother with oiling them. Leave to cool just a bit, then drizzle with yoghurt (I used a Greek kind which was sorta thick, so I stirred it with a splash of milk) and date-syrup. You could substitute the syrup with maple syrup or honey - I tried it with maple and the slight smokiness goes really well with the charred aubergines. A good grind of pepper, sprinkle of Maldon salt, and a generous handful of chopped parsley. That's it - and that's that!

Btw, don't forget to check out all of the entries for Moira's Comfort Food Competition - this is by no means an entry, but I can't wait to read about what other people make when it's time to snuggle up in the sofa...

Comments

JaG said…
You're making me hungry!
Anonymous said…
Zarah, I've been having trouble leaving comments here lately -- sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Anyway, I love the freshness and originality of this idea. I may try it with just a touch of dark, rich Grade B maple syrup (which is waiting here for you in NYC), or maybe pomegranate molasses...
Cerebrum said…
Hi Julie! I know, Blogger is acting up on me too from time to time! Maple syrup is good too, I've tried it. And I should probably just let you all know that this is not a brainchild of mine - it was a dish served to me by a girlfriend, only she baked the aubergines and used maple syrup and not so much parsley. So yes, I like the originality too, and "Mama always taught me to give credit where credit is due - somehow I just forgot to put that in the post!;-) Sorry A! (the girlfriend)
Cerebrum said…
Ash, I forgot Julie - leave some of that maple syrup, I'm comin', I'm comin'!:-)

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