A CLOSER TASTE
About the dish
The defining detail is in the name: crispy aubergine. Cream cheese provides a soft companion to that texture. Try the aubergine alone and then with the cheese, choosing your own balance between the crisp edge and the creamy element.
Flavour and serving
Add the cheese gradually. Within the same plate, you can enjoy both crisp-led bites and combinations where the creamy texture is more prominent.
Choose this salad primarily for the aubergine's texture. Baked beetroot also has a soft cheese accompaniment, but a very different vegetable base. Compare small portions of both at a shared table. Start with each vegetable, then add cheese to see how differently the creamy element works with beetroot and crispy aubergine.
What to try alongside
Share the salad before your main. For a selection of vegetable dishes, add tomatoes with qurt, which offer a different base and cheese accompaniment.
Try it with
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, tell your waiter before ordering. Ask the restaurant team about the full ingredients and possible substitutions.
Descriptions are based on the METIS menu. The current price is shown above. Pairings in the article are editorial suggestions.
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