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Healthy Japanese-style aubergines – this is really easy and has loads of flavour! Great when you feel like a veggie night.

Miso aubergines – to serve 2

• 2 small aubergines, halved lengthways
• olive oil
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 2 tbsp mirin
• a large pinch of caster sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 4 scallions, shredded to serve
• rocket to serve

Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180c/gas 6. Score a criss-cross pattern into each aubergine half. Brush with 1tsp oil and season. Put on a non-stick tray and bake for 20 minutes (or a bit longer if they are not completely soft).

Mix the miso, mirin, sugar and lemon juice together to make a paste. Spread over the aubergine halves and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Put under a hot grill for a few minutes until golden. Serve with the scallions and rocket.

Beer Suggestion: Miso is a strong flavour so you need something robust and yeasty. Try a richer style beer, such as Bombardier, or Kirin for a cleaner, lager style.

(Original recipe from BBC Good Food)