Roasted Peach with Aubergine Puree Salad

Many people limit salads to just salad greens and dressing, but BigBoy enjoys making various types of salads. In the world of salads, the possibilities are endless, and different combinations can bring out unique flavors.

In this recipe I'm featuring peaches as the main ingredient. Roasted peaches not only have a strong, smoky flavour but also become exceptionally juicy and sweet. Paired with eggplant puree and ingredients like tomatoes and almonds, the flavours complement each other perfectly, creating a standout dish.

Ingredients (serve 2)

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烤桃醃料

Peach	2 each
E.V. Olive Oil	3 tbsp
Paprika	2 tsp
Salt	1 pinch
Ground Black Pepper	1 pinch
Italian Dried Herbs	to taste

Eggplant Puree

Eggplant	300g
Onion	½ each
Salt	to taste
E.V. Olive Oil	2 tbsp
Water	about 100ml

Tomato Salad

Tomato	1 each
Parsley	to taste
E.V. Olive Oil	1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar	1 tbsp
Salt	1 pinch
Almond Flakes (toasted)	to garnish

Steps

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1. Preheat the oven to 170°C. Peel the peaches and evenly drizzle the marinade over them. Let them sit for 15 minutes.

2. Roast for 30 minutes.

3. Peel and slice the eggplant. Over medium heat, add a suitable amount of oil to a pan, then add the onion and eggplant slices. Sauté until they turn brownish-yellow. Add about 100ml of water, cover with a lid, and simmer until the eggplant becomes tender.

4. Once the eggplant is cooked, transfer it to a tall container. Add olive oil and water, then blend with a hand blender until smooth. Finally, season with salt to taste. (Adjust the amount of olive oil and water based on the desired smoothness.)

5. Pass the eggplant puree through a sieve to remove any remaining solids.

6. Prepare the tomato salad by dicing the tomatoes and chopping the cilantro. Toss them together with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt, and mix well.

7. First, spread 3-4 tablespoons of eggplant puree on a plate. Arrange the tomato salad in a ring shape on top of the eggplant puree. Sprinkle with a few crushed nuts, and finally, place the roasted peaches on top. Enjoy!