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Salatet el raheb
Salatet el raheb ('monk's salad'): chopped smoky aubergine with tomato, herbs and pomegranate molasses
Mezze restaurants along the Lebanese coast serve salatet el raheb as the fresh, chunky cousin of baba ghanoush: the aubergine is charred until smoky, then chopped rather than puréed and tossed with tomato, peppers, spring onion, parsley and a sharp dressing of lemon and pomegranate molasses. There is no tahini, so it is light and summery and sits well next to grilled halloumi or kebabs. Common mistake: leaving the aubergine juices in; drain the flesh in a sieve or the salad turns watery. Chef's tip: char the aubergines directly over a gas flame or on a barbecue rather than in the oven — the smoky flavour is the soul of the dish.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the dressing
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Method
0/4 doneStep 1: Prick 2 aubergines and char them directly over a gas flame, on a barbecue or under a very hot grill, turning, for 15–20 minutes until the skin is black and blistered and the flesh collapses completely.
20 minStep 2: Put them in a bowl, cover and leave 10 minutes, then peel off the skin. Put the flesh in a sieve for 10 minutes to drain.
20 minStep 3: Chop the aubergine roughly and put in a bowl with 2 tomatoes, 1 green pepper, 3 spring onions, ⅔ oz flat-leaf parsley and 1 clove garlic.
Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses and ¾ tsp salt, pour over and toss gently. Scatter with 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 7 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does salatet el raheb take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of spring onions?
- Chives, or a little finely sliced onion.
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