EGG-FRIED BRINJAL WITH GINGER, CHILLI AND MINT

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Claire and Fiona Ras of Sprigs The Food Shop (sprigs.co.za) present a globally inspired festive menu with an exotic twist

EGG-FRIED BRINJAL WITH GINGER, CHILLI AND MINT

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs
  • salt and black pepper
  • 2 brinjals, thinly sliced
  • olive oil
  • 5 sprigs mint, to serve

For the dressing:

  • 30ml olive oil
  • 10ml lemon olive oil
  • 5cm knob fresh ginger, shredded
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 red chilli, chopped
  • salt and pepper, to taste

METHOD

1. Whisk the eggs, salt and pepper together and stir in the brinjal slices. Heat a shallow layer of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the slices of brinjals, in small batches, over a medium heat until tender.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients together.
3. Lay the cooked brinjals onto a platter, spoon the dressing over the brinjals and scatter with the mint leaves.

This recipe serves 6.