Aubergine and Cheese Toast

A great healthy snack or even a main.

You'll need:
1 Large aubergine sliced thinly
1 loaf of bread, sliced in half vertically
2 tomatoes, sliced
Cheddar or Parmesan cheese to sprinkle
5-6 fresh basil leaves
Salt/pepper to taste
4-5 tbsp olive oil to grill

Grill the sliced aubergine on a pan with some oil and season it with salt and pepper.

Layer the aubergines and tomatoes on the bread. Add the basil and cheese on top. Sprinkle lightly with some more salt and pepper. Bake in oven at 180 deg Celsius for 20 minutes and serve!

Tom Yum Goong

I've loved Tom Yum soup even before I ever went to Thailand. I never realised it was so easy to make - as long as you can procure all the ingredients.

You need:
3 cups chicken stock/water
5-6 mushrooms, cut in quarters
8-10 shrimps
3 tbsp fish oil
1 inch galangal, thinly sliced
3-4 green/red chillies, crushed
5-6 Kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk lemongrass, sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
A few sprigs of coriander

Bring the water/stock to boil. Add all the ingredients (except coriander), then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the chopped coriander and remove from heat. Serve immediately.