Cooking Secrets California/Kathleen Devanna Fish 2000

Eggplant with Ginger Butter

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 15 minutes


INGREDIENTS:
6 Japanese eggplants, medium sized virgin olive oil 3 red onions, peeled, sliced into rounds
10 Tbsps. (1-1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced 1 1" piece ginger root, peeled, grated 1 shallot, peeled, minced
1/4 tsp. salt ground white pepper to taste



1 Slice eggplants lengthwise almost to the core several times, so they fan out. Brush with olive oil and grill over hot coals, 3 minutes per side. Brush onion slices with oil and grill at the same time. Set aside.
2 Prepare the ginger butter by combining the butter, ginger root, shallot, salt and white pepper in a food processor. Mix well.
3 To serve, fan out eggplants, on plates, inserting a slice of onion between each slice eggplant. Top with ginger butter.

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