These recipes are from the 11th annual Skills for Chefs conference which took place on 23-24 June at The Octagon Centre, The University of Sheffield. Serves 4 Ingredients ·8 Sheets of Ouarka Pastry (brik Pastry) ·100ml olive oil ·1 large Aubergine, cut into large dice ·½ small butternut squash, peeled, cut into large dice ·50gr feta cheese ·2tb freshly chopped mint ·2tb freshly chopped coriander ·50gr butter, melted For the Tagine ·16 baby carrots ·2 red peppers, halved cut into strips ·2 yellow peppers, halved cut into strips ·8 baby turnips ·225 gr baby onions ·100gr cooked chick peas For the Sauce ·50 ml olive oil ·1 onion, chopped ·Trimmings from the peppers ·1 garlic clove, crushed ·1 tsp harissa ·1 tsp Ras al Hanout spice ·300 ml vegetable stalk ·1 tb tomato puree ·½ tsp root ginger, finely chopped ·Pinch of tumeric, ground cumin and cardamom ·Green couscous to serve ·Pomegranate labna to serve
Method: 1. Heats the olive oil in a large pan add the aubergine and fry until golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Add the squash to the pan and cook for 4-5 min until golden and cook through and add to the aubergine. Transfer the aubergine and squash to a bowl and when cold , add the feta and herbs mix well 2. For the sauce heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onions, peppers and garlic and cook until lightly golden. Add the Harisa spices and cook for further 2 min. add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins. And then finally add the vegetable stock and simmer for 10-15 mins. 3. Strain and keep warm 4. Brush each ouarka sheet liberally with butter. Lay out four sheets on the table, top with the second sheet and place the aubergine filling in the centre and wrap to form four parcels. 5. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-12 mins. At 200c 6. At the same time roast the vegetable for the Tagine until golden To Serve 1. Place the roasted vegetables onto 4 serving plates top each with a little green couscous and baked vegetable brik. 2. Pour around the sauce and garnish with the pomegranate labna, serve