GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH GARLICKY TAHINI-YOGURT SAUCE

Grilled Eggplant With Garlicky Tahini-Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Brad Leone

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. assorted small eggplant (such as fairy tale and/or Graffiti)
2 heads of garlic
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. tahini
Kosher salt
1 lemon, halved
Sumac (for serving)
Brad's Spoon Sauce
Ingredient Info: Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found in the spice aisle and online.

Steps:

Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Grill eggplant over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until completely tender, 1-1½ hours (depending on size and type).
Meanwhile, grill whole garlic heads over indirect heat until cloves are tender and jammy, 40-50 minutes.
Mix together yogurt and tahini in a small bowl; season with salt. Slice heads of garlic in half crosswise and squeeze cloves into yogurt mixture; stir well to incorporate.
Cut a slit lengthwise down each eggplant and carefully pull open with your hands. Arrange on a platter and squeeze juice from lemon over; season with salt. Dollop yogurt sauce around and sprinkle with sumac. Serve with spoon sauce.