This is one of those dishes that doesn`t really have a recipe. If you don`t like chevre, use feta instead. Any nuts or seeds will be wonderful. If you don`t have gochujang, any chili paste will do. Sliced figs or plums will be as delicious as grapes. The goal is to find a nice balance between sweet,…
Poke small holes in your aubergines with a fork before greasing them with a little olive oil. Place the aubergines on a cooking sheet with parchment paper. Bake in the middle of the oven until the aubergines are completely soft. For me it took about 40 minutes.
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Make the sauce: Add the tahini to a small bowl. Stir in grated garlic, gochujang and maple syrup. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Mix in cold water until you have a nice, runny texture.
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Toast the pine nuts in a dry, hot pan until golden.
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Cut the grapes into halves. Remove any seeds.
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Add the aubergines to plates and open with a knife. Season the flesh with a little salt and pepper. Top with the sauce, some crumbled chevre, toasted pine nuts and grapes.
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Finish with fresh mint, a drizzle of honey and good olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac.
