THAI AUBERGINE RECIPES

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/fan 160ºC/gas mark 4. Brush the aubergine slices all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Arrange in a single layer on a large baking tray and bake for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil and some freshly ground black pepper. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened.

Spoon a little of the sauce into a 1.5 litre oven proof dish. Add a layer of aubergine slices then top with some mozzarella. Repeat until everything is used up. Sprinkle with the hard cheese; bake for 20 minutes.

Garnish with the extra basil and serve with the bread and salad on the side.

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/ 200C fan/ Gas 7.

2. Measure the coconut milk, Thai paste, chilli, garlic, ginger, lime juice and fish sauce into a small bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.

3. Scatter the cauliflower florets, peppers and shallots into a large roasting tin or an ovenproof dish. Add a tablespoon of the oil and mix well, then pour over half the sauce, season and drizzle over the honey. Roast in the oven for about 12–15 minutes until the vegetables are starting to brown.

4. Toss the courgettes in the remaining oil and add them and the salmon to the tin. Spoon over the remaining sauce, then roast for a further 10 minutes until the salmon flesh is opaque pink and is just cooked.

5. Sprinkle over the Thai basil or coriander and serve with some steamed rice.

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