What is it with aubergine that makes it turn into something so rich, soft, and luscious? This humble vegetable is like a sponge, soaking up all the flavours you pair it with, transforming into butter-soft goodness. In this dish, the aubergine is roasted until tender and then glazed with a sweet-savoury miso paste mixture that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The result? A perfect umami-packed Japanese side dish that’s comforting, flavourful, and slightly decadent. Serve it with rice, grilled fish, or enjoy it on its own as a light vegetarian dish. Recipe inspired by Just One Cookbook. Why You’ll Love…
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Continue ReadingAubergine Unagi – This Japanese-inspired vegan recipe is originally made with eel, but it’s also AMAZING with aubergine. The aubergine is first steamed until beautifully tender, then fried in vegetable oil until crispy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Then comes the best part: it’s braised in a…
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Continue ReadingGochujang Miso Grilled Chicken Thighs must be my favourite way to cook chicken thighs—the meat has so much flavour and stays nice and juicy, whatever you do to it: stir fry, grill, roast, stew, it’s the best! Plus, it’s more affordable than chicken breasts. We always opt for organic chicken;…
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Continue ReadingThanks Nigella for this amazing recipe! I saw it come by on BBC Saturday Kitchen last weekend and added it on my list to make for the following week. Silky soft fall off the bone lamb, spicy aromatic broth, al dente noodles and crunch cabbage. What a dish! This is…
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Continue ReadingYesterday it was world animal day and although we don’t eat as much animal products as we did years ago I wanted to make something special to highlight how delicious vegan and vegetarian food can be. Soft, charred aubergine glazed with an umami dressing of miso, ginger, sake and loads…
