Day 52 Outtake

Would you like to make a Solanaceous Casserole? It’s really easy.

You will need:

• A casserole, doh!
• A microwave
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Aubergines
• Carrots (optional — I prefer the dish without)
• Onions
• Quickmelt cheese
• Sharp cheddar cheese (actually any cheese will do; the harder to pronounce, the better)

Instructions:

• If you’re feeling lazy, bring out your food processor to chop up the vegetables into nice rounds/ovals. Otherwise, go do it by hand.
• Slice both cheeses into strips. Do refrain from sampling too many.
• Layer each ingredient in the casserole starting with the potatoes. Why potatoes I do not know. I just follow mummy’s instructions. Make sure to really flatten each layer to pack in everything in the casserole; the vegetables water when heated. Note: quickmelt cheese should be layered in the middle and placed on the top. You may also add butter on top if you want.
• Microwave on high until vegetables (particularly the potatoes, aubergines, and carrots) turn soft. That would be between 15-20 minutes.
• Place a hot slice on your plate; the aroma should convince your friends that eating vegetarian isn’t so bad.

Entry inspired by Eat My Gunk by Leng, who should either moonlight as a food critic or open her own restaurant. Or do both.