{"id":9434,"date":"2020-03-19T15:54:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T15:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=9434"},"modified":"2021-05-24T15:10:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T15:10:44","slug":"aubergine-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=9434","title":{"rendered":"Aubergine sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Aubergine sauce<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '5f725e5ee2e39e001780a871', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>As summer approaches, it is impossible to resist the temptation to prepare some recipes with aubergines. Baked aubergines blended with almonds and basil give life to a perfect sauce, not only to season pasta, but also as a topping for bruschetta and a spread for sandwiches.<\/p>\n<h5>&#8211; Ingredients for 600 gr of sauce<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_ingredients.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9435 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"aubergine_sauce_ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large aubergine 1<\/li>\n<li>Peeled almonds 60 gr.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/7-olive-oils\/\">Extra virgin olive oil<\/a><\/strong> 100 ml<\/li>\n<li>Basil 1 bunch<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Grana Padano 20 gr. (Optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Equipment<\/h5>\n<p>1 baking sheet, baking paper, 1 knife, 1 cutting board, 1 plate, 1 medium sauce-pan.<\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>To prepare the aubergine sauce, start by washing and drying the aubergine thoroughly. Cut it into large pieces and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook it at 180 \u00b0 C for 20\/25 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_chop_bake.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9440 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_chop_bake.jpg\" alt=\"aubergine_sauce_chop_bake\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nOnce ready, let them cool slightly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_baked.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9441 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_baked.jpg\" alt=\"aubergine_sauce_baked\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nPour the almonds in the blender and mix.<br \/>\nTransfer the pieces of cooked eggplant in a mixer together with the almonds and basil. Season with a pinch of salt then mix, adding the oil a bit at a time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_blender.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9442 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/aubergine_sauce_blender.jpg\" alt=\"aubergine_sauce_blender\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will need to get a thick and creamy puree.<br \/>\nTransfer this sauce into a glass jar and keep it in the refrigerator, covering the surface with a drizzle of oil or use it immediately to season the pasta.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/300_bf_1_aubergine_sauce.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9443 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/300_bf_1_aubergine_sauce.jpg\" alt=\"300_bf_1_aubergine_sauce\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<h5>Tips<\/h5>\n<p>Use the aubergines of the violet variety and make sure they are fresh. You can leave the aubergine peel, or you can remove it if you prefer. If you like spicy taste, you can add chilli, or our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/hot-pepper-spread\/\">hot chilli peppers spread.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aubergine sauce Loading&#8230; As summer approaches, it is impossible to resist the temptation to prepare some recipes with aubergines. 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