This is called eggplant caviar because when you sauté finely diced eggplant in olive oil and add chopped anchovies it has the texture and the fishy flavour of caviar .

It’s really good on grilled sourdough with a squeeze of lemon.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant, diced 3-5mm

1 golden shallot, finely diced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbs anchovy fillets, minced

75ml extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

lemon and sourdough to serve

Method:

In a hot pan, sauté the eggplant in a little olive oil in a single layer (you might have to do a couple of batches) until it’s golden and soft. Transfer to a colander.

Saute the shallot, garlic and anchovy in the remaining oil until soft.

Mix through the eggplant and season with salt and pepper.