I tried to behave today and pick a healthier brunch. So the vegetarian "Imam Bayildi" was what I zoomed in on. This new-ish dish turned out to be a real treat as it was surprisingly substantial, with some of my all-time favourites partying together like no tomorrow!
I've always been a sucker for the salty, squeaky yumminess of haloumi cheese since discovering it for the first time right here in Artichoke. To have it with juicy, meaty mushrooms, smoky grilled eggplant and soft, sweet caramelised onions was extra enjoyable. Lining the bowl was a luscious puréed sauce of burnt peppers that worked wonders with everything too.