Eggplant Banh Mi

Ingredients

• 700g eggplant, sliced into 1cm thick pieces on the round
• ¼ cup light extra virgin olive oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp AYAM™ Sesame Oil
• 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• 1 cup coriander sprigs (stems included)
• 2 cucumbers, sliced thin, lengthways
• 4 green/Asian shallots, sliced thin
• 1 or 2 red banana chillies, seeds removed, sliced thin
• ⅓ cup good quality mayonnaise
• AYAM™ Crispy Chilli Oil
• 2 wholemeal or seeded French baguettes
• Okonomiyaki sauce (optional drizzle)
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 560g (6) carrots
• 1½ cups hot water
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 185mL apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup coconut sugar