Sicilian Raw Pickled Aubergines/Eggplants

My mum’s raw pickled aubergines/eggplants, a family recipe from Ragusa passed down through generations. This is one of those recipes that’s impossible not to love. Incredibly moreish and a regular fixture in my family’s tradition, it’s my mum’s version of a classic Sicilian preserve. Unlike most recipes that involve blanching, in my family we leave the aubergines/eggplants raw and let vinegar do the work. The result is tender, very meaty strips layered with capers, garlic and herbs, then pr