Aubergine Purée

For the Aubergine Purée

• 1 large aubergine
• 50 ml dashi
• 4

Cut the aubergine in half lengthwise. Cook on a barbeque at high heat until thoroughly charred all over – this should take around 30 minutes. Alternatively cook over a gas flame – this shouldn’t take as long because of the intense heat, but you won’t get the desired smoked taste that you get from the barbeque.

Chop roughly and blend in a Thermomix at 70°C degrees. Add the dashi, followe