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Sesame and Chili Xinjiang-Style Grilled Eggplant with Spices and Herbs

Name: Sesame and Chili Xinjiang-Style Grilled Eggplant with Spices and Herbs
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Xinjiang Chinese
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp chili flakes

A nutty sesame finish with a touch of heat for the grilled eggplant.

42 minutes2 servings

Method

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chili flakes over the eggplant after grilling.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Brush eggplant with soy sauce, vinegar, and honey.
Grill 4-5 minutes per side until charred.
Mix garlic and cilantro, brush over cooked eggplant and serve.

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