Harissa tahini noodles with charred aubergines
A tasty, Middle Eastern-inspired noodle number, served with charred, jammy aubergines and a garlicky harissa and tahini sauce. It's lovely served hot or cold, so any leftovers make perfect lunches.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil40 ml
- Lemon juice30 ml
- water100 ml
Instructions
6 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 4.
- 2
Put the aubergines in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper and toss well to coat.
- 3
Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Arrange the aubergine chunks in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until deep golden-brown.
- 4
Add the tahini, harissa paste, honey (or agave nectar), lemon juice and garlic to a large bowl along with 100ml/3½fl oz cold water and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine, then set aside.
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain.
- 6
Add the drained noodles to the sauce and toss to coat. Taste and add more salt if needed, then divide between bowls. Add the roasted aubergine and serve warm or cold, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 313 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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