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Brown butter Aubergine Slaw

This French Slaw leans on brown butter to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Aubergine for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 3,146 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Brown butter Aubergine Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter elements, and pat the aubergine dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the aubergine and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dry white wine and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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