THE RED-FIRE EGGPLANT

(Our Play on Pasta alla Norma - Spice Edit)

THE RED-FIRE EGGPLANT

Ingredients: 2 Large Eggplants (cubed), 1 Large onion (finely diced), 1 tbsp Tomato purée, 2 tsp Chili flakes, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 200g Tomato passata, 100g Ricotta Salata (or Feta)...

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Eggplants (cubed)
  • 1 Large onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 2 tsp Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 200g Tomato passata
  • 100g Ricotta Salata (or Feta)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry eggplant cubes in 4 tbsp oil until the skins are blackened and the flesh is soft; remove.
  2. The Architect Sauté onions until deep golden brown; stir in tomato purée.
  3. The Bloom Add chili and paprika with a 30ml splash of water to form a dark fire-paste.
  4. The Marriage Add passata and eggplant; simmer for 5 minutes then toss with pasta.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with crumbled cheese and fresh mint leaves.

Cuisine: Italian

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