09.14.09
The Aubergine Challenge
I love the colour of Aubergines to the point of imagining a painter’s palette everytime I see them. I know Papa would use some magenta mixed with a darker hue to achieve such a shade. Unfortunately, they do not retain their royal colours after cooking. So, if one has to thieve these rebels of the berry family of their colour, it better be for a very good reason.
Misha presented me with such a challenge by requesting for some ratatouille. I knew the “real” ratatouille would not come close to a kid’s Disney-influenced expectation of the recipe (another case of how Disney distorts reality, but yes, back to food), and as usual, I was led to improvise. Come to think of it, aside from pastry recipes, I have never been obedient to a cookbook. In the kitchen, I am jazzy, and a defiant bohemian… besides, the original recipe did not have espresso in it!
Therefore, my aubergines and bacon (yes, bacon for that meaty texture!) were espresso-cured, and a gratin-like process was incorporated to achieve a semi-Disney ratatouille. Ah, the things one does for a beloved little brother! I hope this was worth the discolouration.
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kendi said,
September 15, 2009 at 2:07 pm
looks tastly mir!
was trying to comment on one of your latest posts through my fone, yet i dunno why it can’t be posted. tsk tsk. see you soon! :)
elaine said,
September 15, 2009 at 2:54 pm
what a tempting dish… seems i can smell it even from miles away. i love eggplants too!
Miracle ♪♫ said,
September 15, 2009 at 10:14 pm
To Kendi:
Thanks, Kendz! I hope the taste was able to match its looks. haha
Ugh, I too am still trying to get the hang of browsing through phone. It could get real tricky!
Hey, do text me a week before your ETA so that we can plan out your itinerary, k? See you soon! ;-)
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To. Elaine:
Haha…It sure smelled good, Elaine! Ok, let’s add that in the long list of things to make when you come to Dipolog. haha =)