Name: Crispy dukkah eggplant and bean salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced; 1 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup pistachio dukkah, plus 1/4 cup extra (see tip); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; oil, for shallow frying; 420 gram can four-bean mix, rinsed, drained; 250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bunch rocket leaves, trimmed; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra; 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, plus extra; 100 gram feta, crumbled

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, sliced

1 1/2 cup milk

1 cup dried breadcrumbs

1/4 cup pistachio dukkah, plus 1/4 cup extra (see tip)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

oil, for shallow frying

420 gram can four-bean mix, rinsed, drained

250 gram cherry tomatoes, halved

1 bunch rocket leaves, trimmed

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra

2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, plus extra

100 gram feta, crumbled

Method

1.Arrange eggplant in a shallow dish. Pour milk over and soak for at least 20 minutes (see tip).

2.In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs and dukkah. Remove eggplant from milk, dip into egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.

3.Heat oil in large fry pan on medium. Fry eggplant slices in 2 batches, for 2-3 minutes each side, adding extra oil between batches. When crisp and golden, drain on paper towel.

4.In a large bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, rocket, oil and vinegar. Season to taste.

5.Layer eggplant slices with salad on a platter. Sprinkle with feta and extra dukkah. Drizzle with extra oil and vinegar, if liked.

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern mix of spices, sesame seeds and crushed nuts. It can found in the spice section of supermarkets. Make your own by combining 1/2 cup crushed nuts, 1/4 cup sesame seeds and 1/4 cup Middle Eastern spice mix such as ras el hanout. Soaking eggplant in milk counteracts its natural bitterness and helps prevents absorption of oil while frying. Select eggplants that are light in weight and firm-skinned.
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