- Asia and Pacific Islands
Fiji
Fijian cuisine is a blend of four major influences, European, Chinese, Indian and local Fijian flavors. Common ingredients are root vegetables like yam, cassava, and taro root, and meats such as beef, pork, poultry, and, of course, seafood. Coconut milk and a variety of tropical fruit such as pineapple mango, guava, and bananas are often used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Spices include curries, garlic, ginger and cumin.
Grilled Eggplant with Coconut
Ingredients
- 4 Small (eggplant), sliced
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 8 fl.oz. Coconut Cream (lolo)
- 4 Scallion, finely chopped
- 1 Green Chili, very finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- Salt
Directions
- Preheat the grill to very hot.
- Place the eggplant slices on the grill rack, brush with oil then grill on one side for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn the slices, brush with more oil and continue to cook for a further 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the lemon juice, coconut cream, onions, tomatoes, chili and salt in a small mixing bowl and blend well.
- To serve – quickly cut the cooked eggplant slices into strips, place in a serving dish and pour the coconut cream mixture over the top. Serve immediately.
