Grilled Eggplant Boats with Mint and Garlic
Category: Appetizer
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggplants | 800g |
| Bread (for bruschetta) | 4 slices |
| Garlic | 3g |
| Fresh Mint | 3g |
| White Wine Vinegar | 10g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 75g |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black Pepper | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Eggplant: Start by thoroughly washing the eggplants and trimming off the ends. Using a sharp knife, make parallel incisions across the flesh, ensuring they are close together. This will allow the eggplants to cook evenly and absorb the flavors better.
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Grill the Eggplants: Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with extra virgin olive oil. Preheat your grill and place the eggplants flesh side down. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, until you see deep grill marks. Flip the eggplants over so the skin side is down, and continue grilling for an additional 10 minutes. The eggplants should be tender, and their flesh should have softened considerably.
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Prepare the Mint Emulsion: While the eggplants are grilling, wash and dry the mint leaves. Finely chop the mint leaves and transfer them to a bowl. Add 30g of olive oil, 10g of white wine vinegar, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything together to form a fragrant emulsion.
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Remove the Eggplant Flesh: Once the eggplants are done, transfer them to a cutting board. Use a fork or a spoon to scoop out the soft flesh from the center of the eggplants, being careful not to tear the skin. Place the eggplant flesh into a separate bowl.
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Prepare the Bread: Cut the bread slices in half, and brush them with 20g of olive oil. Grill the bread until it is golden and crisp. Once done, place the bread on a cutting board and rub each slice with the garlic, allowing the aroma to infuse the bread.
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Combine and Serve: Take the grilled eggplant flesh and mix it with the mint emulsion you prepared earlier. Spread this delicious mixture onto the grilled bread slices, creating a flavorful topping.
Serve your grilled eggplant boats on a platter, ready to be enjoyed as a perfect appetizer.
Enjoy Your Grilled Eggplant Boats!
These grilled eggplant boats with mint and garlic bring together the smoky richness of the eggplant and the refreshing brightness of mint, all complemented by the fragrant olive oil and the robust flavor of garlic-stuffed bread. A perfect treat for your next gathering or a light appetizer to impress your guests!
