8
FOOD
Grilled aubergine
filled with goat
cheese dates and
bacon
Whether you're looking for a starter, a canapé or
something to add to a buffet table this aubergine
and goat cheese roll hits all the right spots. Michael
Diacono adds dates and fried bacon bits for the most
unusual f lavour combination.
• 2 aubergines, sliced lengthwise
• 200g pancetta
• 4 Medjool dates
• 300g chèvre
• 300g ricotta
INGREDIENTS METHOD
1. Add a little olive oil to the baking tray and
place the aubergine slices on top.
2. Season with salt and pepper and bake in a pre-
heated oven at 200C for 20 mins.
3. Fry the pancetta in a pan.
4. Remove the pits from the dates and cut into
small pieces.
5. Place the roughly chopped chèvre into the
food processor with the ricotta and pulse until
smooth.
6. Tip into a bowl and add the dates and fried
pancetta and mix well.
7. Place a tbsp of cheese mixture onto the
aubergine and roll up.
8. Serve as a starter with salad and bread or as
canapés at a party.
maltatoday | SUNDAY • 5 FEBRUARY 2023
