Aubergine Schnitzel Sandwich

Prick the aubergines (2) all over with a fork and place on a baking tray. Place under the grill, turning occasionally to char the skin until the [aubergines] are cooked through and soft on the inside. Place in a bowl and cover with cling film to steam while you prepare the rest.

Peel and slice the onion (0.5 red) and place in a bowl. Add the caster sugar (1 tbsp) and red wine vinegar (1 tbsp), mixing to coat and leave to pickle for minutes (10). In a separate bowl, mix together the harissa paste (1 tbsp), lemon (0.5) juice and vegan mayonnaise (100 g), taste to season with [salt] and [pepper]. Start 10m timer

Pick the fresh parsley (15 g) leaves and place in a bowl. Slice the cherry tomatoes (100 g) in half and add to the bowl with the olive oil (1 tbsp), sumac (1 tsp) and season with a pinch of [salt] and [pepper]. Drain the pickled [red onions] and add to the salad bowl.

In three separate dishes, add the plain flour (50 g), plant-based milk (50 ml) and panko breadcrumbs (75 g) mixed with sesame seeds (2 tbsp). When the [aubergines] have cooled enough to handle, peel off the skin, leaving the stalk in tact and use a fork to gently mash down and open up the flesh. Press the [aubergines] on kitchen paper to soak up any liquid. Season each side of the [aubergines] with [salt] and [pepper], then dip into the [plain flour], then [plant-based milk] and then the [panko breadcrumbs] mix, turning to coat each side. Transfer to a plate while you repeat with the second [aubergine]. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat with the vegetable oil (100 ml). Use tongs to carefully lower the crumbed [aubergine] into the [vegetable oil] and fry for minutes (2) per side or until golden brown and crispy, then flip over and fry the other side. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain the [vegetable oil], while you repeat with the second [aubergine]. Start 8m timer

Slice the loaf (1 ciabatta) in half and grill or toast the cut side. Spread with the [harissa mayo], then layer the [aubergine schnitzel] and top with [salad]. Slice and serve.