South Africa is synonymous with the “braai”, and with various cuts of meats marinaded and spiced and lovingly turned over hot coals. But what if you are not a big meat eater, what are you going to eat at your next braai?
Here are two beautiful and very simple vegetable options that I think even most meat eaters will thoroughly enjoy at a braai.
Grilled Aubergine
2 x aubergines
2 x garlic cloves
Olive oil
Salt pepper
Cut the aubergines length ways into two “steaks” cutting the skin side off both.
Score the steaks diagonally both ways.
Crush the garlic and mix into 5-6 tablespoons olive oil.
Generously brush the oil on both sides of the aubergine and season with salt and pepper.
When your fire is ready place the steaks over the coals for 10-15 minutes each side.
Aubergines should be lovely and tender right through. Serve with lemon wedges.
Grilled spiced cauliflower
1 x head cauliflower
2 x table spoons curry powder
Olive oil
Salt pepper
Cut the cauliflower into quarters or large florets. Mix a generous amount of olive oil, curry powder and salt and pepper together. Put the cauliflower and curry mix into a plastic bag and roll around until cauliflower is covered.
Cook over coals turning regularly until tender and gently chargrilled. Serve immediately.
