Spicy Pivdennyi Bridge
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TypeSide dish
Serves4 people
DateOctober 1, 2026
Grilled vegetables shaped as a bridge with spicy and tangy accents, a nod to the struck Southern Bridge.
Long, diagonally stacked grilled aubergines and red peppers form the iconic arch of the Southern Bridge over the Dnipro. A sharp yogurt dip and tangy pickled onions add tension and fire. The bridge’s silhouette is instantly recognizable, referencing the news.
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 red onion
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 150 ml Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Slice the aubergines lengthwise into 1 cm thick slices.
- Cut the peppers lengthwise into four wide strips each.
- Grill the aubergine and pepper strips on high heat until charred and soft, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice the red onion into thin half rings. Mix with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Mix yogurt with pressed garlic, chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the aubergine strips diagonally in an arch on a platter. Lay the pepper strips over them, forming a bridge.
- Top with pickled onion as 'cables' over the bridge. Serve the yogurt dip on the side.
Serving notes
- Serve on a rectangular platter for the bridge effect.
- Garnish with extra chili flakes for added tension.