Charred Aubergine Parmigiana
  1. Preheat the griddle to a medium heat.

  2. Trim and cut the aubergine lengthways into four 2cm-thick slices, saving any offcuts for another day.

  3. Season the slices with sea salt and place on the griddle to cook for 5 minutes, or until charred, turning halfway.

  4. Halve the tomatoes, peel and finely slice the garlic and pick the basil leaves.

  5. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.

  6. Finely grate the Parmesan into a second bowl, tip in the breadcrumbs, add a splash of olive oil and give it all a good mix.

  7. Dust the aubergine slices with the flour, then dip into the egg, letting any excess drip off.

  8. Coat in the cheesy breadcrumbs, spending a bit of time really patting them on.

  9. Place on the griddle and cook for 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp, turning halfway.

  10. Tear over the mozzarella, sprinkle over the chilli flakes, cover with the basting dome and cook for a further 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.

  11. Meanwhile, place the tomatoes on the other side of the griddle, season to perfection and cook for 5 minutes, adding the garlic and a splash of oil halfway through.

  12. Spoon the tomatoes onto two plates, top with two slices of aubergine, then scatter over the basil leaves and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥘Casserole

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🍖Summer Barbecue

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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