Soy-basted brinjal wedges

These sticky soy-basted brinjal wedges look impressive and taste even better. Serve them as a side or make them the main event by adding noodles and fresh greens.

Less than 45 minutes

Serves 4-6

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Ingredients

  • 4 large aubergines
  • Salt and milled pepper
  • 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) honey or vegan honey
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) PnP crushed garlic, ginger and chili
  • Grated peel of ½ lemon
  • 1 packet (250g) wholewheat noodles, cooked
  • 2 punnets (125g each) sugar snap peas, blanched
  • spring onions, sliced
  • Handful sesame seeds
  • Sliced chilli and basil, for serving (optional)

 

Method

  1. Cut each aubergine into 4-6 large wedges and place on an oven tray to prepare. 
  2. Season and toss in oil, then cook over medium coals for 20-25 minutes (turning every 8-10 minutes). 
  3. Whisk soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic & chilli and lemon together in a saucepan to make basting sauce.  
  4. Simmer over coals for 5 minutes to thicken slightly. 
  5. Baste brinjals generously with soy basting and return to braai. 
  6. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, basting 2-3 times while cooking. 
  7. Toss noodles with sugar snap peas, spring onion and sesame seeds. 
  8. Top noodles with brinjal wedges. 
  9. Serve garnished with chilli and basil. 

 

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