SATAY GRILLED AUBERGINE

Satay grilled aubergine image

Skewers at the ready- these vegetarian kebabs are marinated in soy and turmeric and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large aubergine , peeled and cut into 3cm cubes
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
3 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp coconut milk
basmati rice , to serve
1 small cucumber , cut into 2-3cm chunks
1 small red onion , cut into half moons
small handful fresh mint leaves
small handful fresh coriander leaves

Steps:

Toss the aubergine with the soy sauce, oil, turmeric, 1 tbsp chilli sauce and some black pepper, then thread onto pre-soaked wooden skewers. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan until medium-hot. Grill the aubergines on all sides turning after grill marks appear. They need time to soften so keep the heat on mediumlow and cook until soft and golden. Brush with a little oil if they start to stick to the pan.
For the salad, mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl, then set aside. In another bowl, mix the remaining chilli sauce, peanut butter, hoisin, vinegar and coconut milk. Serve the skewers with the salad, peanut sauce and some basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium