Smoky Aubergine “Ribs”

Ingredients

• 4 aubergines (cut lengthwise in 4 pieces)
• 3 cups broccoli rabe (rappini) (blanched and drained)
• sauce:
• 7 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon concentrated vegetable stock liquid
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 spring onion stalks (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons coriander chopped
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds

Preparation

1. preheat barbecue or oven to 200°c.
2. grill the aubergine for 15 minutes, flipping every 4-5 minutes
3. mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small pan and bring to the boil.
4. coat the aubergines in the sauce and grill for 4 minutes further.
5. serve with broccoli rabe (rappini) and sprinkle with coriander and sesame seeds.