{"id":2209,"date":"2026-07-18T11:37:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T11:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=2209"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:14:59","slug":"obsidian-cave-charred-aubergine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=2209","title":{"rendered":"Obsidian Cave Charred Aubergine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-dragon_recipe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body\"><p><strong>Clan:<\/strong> Black Dragon \ud83d\udda4<\/p><p><strong>Category:<\/strong> Starters<\/p><h1>Obsidian Cave Charred Aubergine<\/h1><h2>Description<\/h2><p><em>Smoky aubergine with tahini, lemon and pomegranate, served with toasted flatbread shards.<\/em><\/p><h2>Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2><ul><li>Made for sharing before the main feast<\/li><li>Bold flavour with an easy method<\/li><li>Ideal for tavern nights and gatherings<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 Minutes<br><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 30 Minutes<br><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 4<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li>2 aubergines<\/li><li>2 tbsp tahini<\/li><li>1 lemon, juiced<\/li><li>1 clove garlic, crushed<\/li><li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li><li>2 tbsp pomegranate seeds<\/li><li>1 tbsp chopped parsley<\/li><li>Flatbread<\/li><\/ul><h2>Method<\/h2><h3>Step 1<\/h3><p>Pierce the aubergines and roast at 230\u00b0C for 25\u201330 minutes until collapsed.<\/p><h3>Step 2<\/h3><p>Scoop out the flesh and drain for 5 minutes.<\/p><h3>Step 3<\/h3><p>Mash with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.<\/p><h3>Step 4<\/h3><p>Finish with pomegranate and parsley and serve with toasted flatbread.<\/p><h2>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon&#8217;s Tip<\/h2><p>A little char on the skin gives the flesh its campfire flavour.<\/p><h2>Adventurer\u2019s Notes<\/h2><p>Serve this starter as part of a mixed sharing board, or double the quantities when a larger adventuring party gathers at the table.<\/p><h2>Lore of the Hoard<\/h2><p>The Black Dragon kitchens serve this dish as the first welcome to a feast: a small plate designed to wake the appetite and hint at the flavours still to come.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-recommended-with is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=924\">Black Dragon Smoky Rub<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=985\">Garlic Pepper Mix<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=977\">Lemon Pepper Blend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=947\">Gold Dragon Roast Rub<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1083\">Black Dragon Bramble<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoky aubergine with tahini, lemon and 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