Aubergine Schnitzel Sandwich

Directions

  1. 1Char the aubergine under a hot grill until the skin is blistered and the inside is soft and smoky
  2. 2Steam it, bread crumb it, and fry it
  3. 3Lay it onto soft ciabatta with creamy harissa mayo and a herby fresh salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines
  • 50 g flour
  • 50 ml plant milk
  • 75 g panko
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 100 ml veg oil
  • 1 ciabatta
  • 100 g vegan mayo
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 0.5 lemon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes
  • 15 g parsley
  • 1 tsp sumac

Equipment

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Tips

  • Grill the aubergines until blackened and soft.
  • Steam in a bowl covered with cling film.
  • Quick-pickle the red onion with vinegar + sugar.
  • Mix the mayo with harissa + lemon.
  • Peel and press out moisture, then dip into flour → milk → panko + sesame.
  • Crisp up in hot oil, 2 mins each side.
  • Drain on paper.
  • Toast the ciabatta, slather with spicy mayo, stack on the crispy aubergine and top with fresh salad.