Brinjal recipes
30 minutes
Cheese-stuffed baby brinjals

1. Heat a pan and add the butter. When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour until a smooth paste, or roux, forms. Add the beer, whisking continuously, until smooth.
2. Stir in the mustard, cheese, nutmeg and thyme. Season to taste. Allow to bubble for 5 minutes, adding a touch more beer if the sauce gets too thick.
3. Turn on the oven’s grill. Place the bread in an ovenproof dish and smother with the cheesy sauce. Top with the remaining cheese and a few sprigs of thyme. Grill until golden brown and bubbling. Serve hot with an ice-cold beer.
Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Emma Nkunzana