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Smoked Aubergine Nuggets with Tomato Sauce
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Smoked Aubergine Nuggets with Tomato Sauce

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @mob5 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • aubergine (peeled)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato passata (for the sauce)Pantry400 g
  • garlic (crushed)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oil (for the sauce and frying)Pantry30 ml
  • MSG (a hint)Pantry3 g
  • smoked paprika (for smoky flavour)Spices5 g
  • salt (to season)Spices5 g
  • flour (for breading)Pantry80 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • breadcrumbs (for coating)Bakery150 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • lime (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

376kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Potato masher
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the tomato sauce

    • Whip together the tomato passata with the crushed garlic and olive oil in a saucepan.
    • Season with the MSG, smoked paprika and salt.
    • Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the aubergine

    • Peel the aubergines and boil or steam until completely soft.
    • Mash the flesh and season with salt.
    Step 2

  3. Bread the nuggets

    • Shape the mashed aubergine into nugget-sized pieces.
    • Coat each one in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs.
    Step 3

  4. Fry until golden

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.
    • Fry the nuggets until golden and crisp on all sides.
    • Drain on paper towel.
    Step 4

  5. Finish with lime

    • Zest the lime over the nuggets.
    • Squeeze over the lime juice and serve with the tomato sauce.
    Step 5
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