CHARRED EGGPLANT WITH MISO TAHINI

Woldy Reyes

·

JUNE 1, 2022

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb

mini eggplants, cut in halves lengthwise

1 small head

leaf lettuce

6 leaves

genovese basil

to garnish

marigold petals

1 Tbsp

toasted black sesame seeds

3 Tbsp

olive oil

1

small lemon, cut into half

1/3 c

tahini

1 tsp

white miso paste

1/2 c

sweet chili paste

1/4 c

unseasoned rice vinegar

3 Tbsp

tamari

2 Tbsp

sriracha

2 Tbsp

sesame oil

2

garlic cloves, minced

3″

fresh ginger, grated

INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add all of the Miso Tahini ingredients: tahini, white miso paste, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, tamari, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the eggplant in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the eggplant until soft and charred on both sides. About 3 - 5 minutes per side. Set aside.

Step 3

Tear the lettuce into large pieces and scatter them evenly onto a serving platter. Place the charred eggplant slices on top of the lettuce. Drizzle the miso tahini over the eggplant and lettuce and squeeze fresh lemon juice all over the top. Garnish with toasted black sesame seeds.

Step 4

Serve at room temperature.