Grilled aubergines with mozzarella and yuzukosho
SERVES 4 3 aubergines, sliced into
2cm discs olive oil, for brushing
250g mozzarella, drained and thickly sliced yuzu powder, for sprinkling (optional, available to buy from
souschef.co.uk)
For the dressing 1tbsp lemon-mandarin kosho (see recipe, below left)
1tbsp yuzu juice (available to buy in most supermarkets) or lemon juice grated zest and juice 1 mandarin (optional) dash of light soy sauce
For the greens and lentils 1tbsp groundnut oil
2 spring onions, sliced diagonally
1 garlic clove, finely chopped 200g chard, stems and leaves separated, both sliced
100g sprouting broccoli, cut into sections
100g Oriental greens, sliced lengthways
50g mustard greens handful shiso leaves
(optional, available to buy at
finefoodspecialist.co.uk) 100g cooked green lentils dash light soy sauce or tamari (optional) Brush the aubergine slices with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Cook in a griddle pan until they are browned and tender.
While the aubergines are grilling, whisk the dressing ingredients together and taste, adding more of any of the ingredients until you get the flavour you like.
To finish the aubergines, put them on a baking tray and lay the sliced mozzarella on top. Place under a hot grill so the cheese browns lightly but is still soft and not too rubbery.
Meanwhile, to cook the greens, put the oil in a wok and heat until shimmering. Add the spring onions, garlic, chard stems and sprouting broccoli and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until the broccoli is almost cooked. Add the chard leaves and Oriental greens with a splash of water and cook for a further minute. Add the mustard greens and shiso leaves, if using, and cook until wilted then stir through the lentils just to warm them. Season with sea salt and black pepper, plus a dash of soy sauce or tamari, if using.
Sprinkle the aubergines with yuzu powder, if using, and serve with the dressing, alongside the greens and lentils.