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RCI-BR.003.0162.001

Damper

is Australian bushman's bread, made while camping or "waltzing matilda" (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire.

vegetarian
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • cup self-raising flour
    1 large
  • generous pinch of salt
    1 unit
  • water 250px|thumb|Damper and camp oven used
    Walcha, NSW
    1/4 cup

Method

1
Prepare the eggplant, onions, and bell pepper according to the ingredient specifications: cut eggplant into ¼-inch thick slices and halve them, cut onions into ½-inch-thick slices, and cut bell pepper into ½-inch wide strips.
2
Combine the eggplant, onion slices, bell pepper strips, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl, then pour the Spicy Yogurt Marinade or Lemon Herb Marinade over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
5 minutes
3
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
4
Working in batches if necessary, grill the marinated vegetables in a single layer, turning occasionally, until they are charred and tender with grill marks.
12 minutes
5
Arrange the Italian bread slices on the grill and toast them lightly on both sides until they have light grill marks, about 1-2 minutes per side.
2 minutes
6
Immediately rub the cut garlic clove over the surface of each warm toasted bread slice to flavor the bread.
7
Divide the mesclun greens among four serving plates or bowls as the salad base.
8
Top each bed of greens with the grilled vegetables, distributing them evenly across the four servings.
9
Arrange two slices of garlic bread alongside each salad on the plate.
10
Drizzle the salads with olive oil and top with Parmesan shavings or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.