Sticky Maple Aubergine With Crushed Peanuts

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

In a bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, soy sauce and crushed garlic until combined. Use a knife to make criss-cross incisions into each aubergine slice, making sure you don't cut all the way through.

Add the strips of aubergine and toss to coat in the maple-soy marinade. Arrange the coated strips in a roasting pan and roast for 30–35 minutes until the aubergine has softened and become sticky.

Remove from the oven and scatter with the sesame seeds, spring onion, coriander and peanuts.