Dinner with Rukmini
Browse all of the recipes in Rukmini Iyer’s cookbooks by ingredient.
Miso Aubergines with Tofu Sesame and Chilli
Baked in a marinade of miso and garlic and dressed with a punchy lime dressing, Rukmini Iyer's miso aubergine and tofu traybake also happens to be vegan.
From the book
The Green Roasting Tin
Fast one-dish family favourites
All-in-one creative vegan recipes
Easy one-tin vegetarian dinners
Buy From
Introduction
Miso aubergines seem to be all the rage at the moment, and with good reason – the flavours work beautifully together. This version adds a punchy sesame and lime dressing to liven up both the aubergines and the crispy tofu. Serve alongside fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
| 2 | aubergines, halved lengthways |
| 250g | firm organic tofu, cut into 1.5cm slices |
| 75g | miso paste |
| 2 tbsp | sesame oil |
| 2.5cm | ginger, grated |
| 2 cloves of | garlic, crushed |
| 100g | spring greens, thickly sliced |
| For the dressing: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | red chilli, finely chopped |
| 2cm | ginger, grated |
| 2 cloves of | garlic, grated |
| 2 | limes, zest of 1 and juice of both |
| 2 tbsp | soy sauce |
| 2 tbsp | sesame oil |
| 3 | spring onions, thinly sliced |
| To serve: | |
| 30g | sesame seeds |
| white rice |
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan/200°C/ gas 6. Cut deep cross-hatches into each aubergine half, then transfer to a roasting tin along with the tofu.
Mix the miso paste with the sesame oil, ginger and garlic, then rub this into everything in the roasting tin. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25 minutes. Then, rub the spring greens with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, add them to the tin and cook for a further 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the chilli, ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions together. Tip this dressing over the aubergine and tofu as soon as it comes out of the oven, then scatter with the sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice alongside.
Note: You probably already have your favourite tofu brand – I’ve found that the ‘Tofoo’ organic brand from the supermarket works well roasted.
Reviews
Have you tried this recipe? Let us know how it went by leaving a comment below.
Please note: Moderation is enabled and may delay your comment being posted. There is no need to resubmit your comment. By posting a comment you are agreeing to the website Terms of Use.
