Warm Aubergine Sushi Plate
Chilli Jam & Ponzu Glaze, Nori, Sesame, Wasabi Peas & Radishes
Ingredients
- 150 g sushi rice
- 20 g wasabi peas
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 aubergines 250g each
- 50 g radishes
- 2 heaped tablespoons chilli jam
- 2 tablespoons ponzu or low-salt soy sauce
- 2–4 nori sheets
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to the packet instructions.
- Toast the wasabi peas and sesame seeds in a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat as the pan heats up, then remove to a pestle and mortar.
- Halve the aubergines lengthways, lightly score each half on both sides in a criss-cross fashion, place skin side down in the hot pan, pour in 2cm of water, cover, and boil on a high heat for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely slice the radishes and, in a bowl, mix with a small pinch of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar to quickly pickle.
- Remove the lid from the aubergines and let any excess water cook away, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil so it starts to fry and crisp up for a few minutes.
- Add the chilli jam and ponzu and gently jiggle the pan so the aubergines glaze, then turn the heat off.
- Divide the rice between your plates, spoon over the aubergines and glaze from the pan, then crush and scatter over the peas and sesame seeds, along with the drained radishes.
- Scrunch up the nori sheets and serve on the side.