Charles Phan’s grilled leek & aubergine salad
Preparation & cooking time 30 minutes | Serves 2
*Good for blood type B & AB, avoid for types A & O
INGREDIENTS
2 Medium eggplants, peeled
1 Leek, quartered lengthwise and washed
2 Tbsp sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup tamari
The zest + juice of 1 lime
A handful of fresh coriander leaves
METHOD
1. Slice the eggplant 2cm thick, salt evenly on all sides and place on a tray lined with paper towels. Rest for one hour.
2. Dry the leek well and cut 4cm lengths. Drizzle olive oil to coat evenly.
3. Get a grill over medium heat. Start grilling the eggplant and the leeks, depending on the size of your grill, or in batches.
4. Once the vegetables are cooked through, transfer to a mixing bowl, add the tamari, lime zest and juice and mix well.
5. Add the fresh coriander, mix well and serve!