Mock Stuffed Courgettes or Aubergines

• 3 courgettes or small thin aubergines
• Salt
• Oil for deep-frying
• 500 g (

Slice the vegetables lengthwise into very thin slices. Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave them in a colander to drain for at least ½ hour. Wash in cold water and pat dry. Fry in deep, hot oil until soft and a little bronzed. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.

Mix the minced beef, the bread soaked in water and squeezed dry, the egg, salt, pepper and cinnamon if used, and knead tho