Marinated aubergine

From issue #6.
Photography by Photography by Simon Devitt.

INGREDIENTS

1 large, firm aubergine
red wine vinegar
water
1 shallot, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon of salt

METHOD

Cut the aubergine into 1cm slices and place in a bowl. Mix together equal quantities of the vinegar and water and pour over enough to cover the aubergine. Add the shallot, garlic and salt. Submerge the aubergine by placing a plate on top. Leave to marinate for 2 hours.

Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat a barbecue or grill plate. Brush the eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper and cook until tender.