Veal Cakes on Silky Aubergine

Ingredients for Veal Cakes on Silky Aubergine

• 90ml olive oil, divided

• 675g aubergine, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 120ml water

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• 3 large spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped (100g ), divided

• 675g ground veal

• 2 tablespoons chopped dill

• Plain flour for dredging

Heat 45ml oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook aubergine with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Stir together tomato paste, sugar, water, and vinegar and add to aubergine with 50g spring onions, then braise, covered, over medium heat until aubergine is tender, about 12 minutes.

While aubergine braises, gently mix veal, dill, remaining 1/3 cup spring onions, 3/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl, then form into 4 (4-inch) cakes.

Heat remaining 45ml oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Dredge veal cakes in flour, shaking off excess, then fry, turning once, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes total for medium. 3Divide aubergine among 4 plates and top with veal cakes.

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