GRILLED SESAME-EGGPLANT DIP WITH PITA WEDGES

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We have always enjoyed an eggplant dip and this was slightly different but oh so good, that we made a meal of it! The cooling period is a lot different than any I have seen - that is after the eggplant has been cooked. Bon Appetit Magazine, June 2008 edition

Provided by Manami

Categories     Onions

Time 2h

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (1 1/4 lb) eggplants
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 1/3 cups chopped green onions, divided (about 6)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
8 pita breads

Steps:

  • Place eggplants on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stive.
  • Grill until skin is blackened and cracked and eggplant is tender and collapsing, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer to baking sheet and cool briefly.
  • Cut eggplants in half.
  • Scoop flesh into large sieve set over a bowl; discard skins.
  • Drain at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Place eggplants in large bowl; smash finely.
  • Heat sesame oil in large skillet medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 1/4 cups green onions, garlic and ginger.
  • Saute until onions soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggplant, mix in soy sauce, vinegar and chili-garlic sauce.
  • Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and chill (up to 1 day ahead.).
  • Bring to room temperature before using.
  • Toast pits breads on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove until beginning to char.
  • Cut into wedges.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Place eggplant dip in another bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining green onions and cilantro.
  • Serve with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 2071.6, Carbohydrate 190.8, Fiber 36.4, Sugar 25.1, Protein 33.6

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