Chinese Salads Recipes - Aubergine Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 aubergine (eggplant), halved

• 1 clove garlic, halved

• 30ml/2tbsp wine vinegar

• 15ml/1 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil

• 2.5ml/1 tbsp salt

• pinch of freshly ground pepper

• 1/2 lettuce, separated into leaves

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Method:

1. Place the aubergine in a dish on a  steaming rack and steam for about 30 minutes until tender.

2. Leave to cool slightly then peel. Rub the cut side of the garlic across the inside of a bowl.

3. Mix together the remaining ingredients, pour over the aubergine and toss together. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

4. Arrange the lettuce on a serving plate and spoon the aubergine on top.