Fried Aubergine with Pomegranate Molasses

Name: Fried Aubergine with Pomegranate Molasses
Ingredients: 1 medium aubergine; 1 tbsp flaky sea salt, plus extra to serve; 50 g plain flour; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; fine salt and freshly ground black pepper; fine salt and freshly ground black pepper; vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation info

Serves
4

Appears in

Seasonal Snacks

By Gabriella English

Published 2026

About

Hang on to the last vestiges of summer with this twist on the classic Spanish berenjas con miel. These could turn the most committed aubergine sceptic. Keep the oil nice and hot to get a dry, crisp exterior and soft silky flesh within.

Ingredients

1 medium aubergine
1 tbsp flaky sea salt, plus extra to serve
50 g

Snack
Vegan
Summer
September

Method

Trim the aubergine, then slice into rounds about 5mm thick. Put them in a colander set over a bowl, then toss with the flaky salt and set aside for 30 minutes.

Spread the flour on a plate and lightly season with salt and pepper. Brush off any excess salt from the aubergine slices, then pat them dry with kitchen paper. Heat 1cm oil in a wide, high-sided frying pan over a medium-high heat