Berenjenas con Miel (Crisp Aubergine with Honey)
Thin fried aubergine sticks, crisp and light, drizzled with honey and thyme. The sweet and salty tapa of southern Spain.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.59 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Stir the 1 tbsp salt into the cold water in a large bowl. Add the aubergine sticks and leave for 20 minutes to draw out any bitterness.
20 min - 2
Drain and pat the aubergine very dry with a clean tea towel. Mix the cornflour and rice flour on a plate and toss the sticks in it until coated, shaking off the extra.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles at once.
- 4
Fry the aubergine in 3 or 4 batches for 3 to 4 minutes each until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
4 min - 5
Pile onto a plate, drizzle with the honey and scatter over the thyme and flaky salt. Serve straight away while crisp.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
