Eggplants are a loaded with water. In order to concentrate their flavor, place eggplant slices on a paper towel and lightly salt them. This will force the eggplant to secret water while absorbing the salt, known as degorging. Since there is less moisture in the eggplant, they won’t end up soggy on the grill! Be sure to do this trick roughly one hour prior to using the eggplant.
Grilled Eggplant Caprese Salad
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Recipe and tips from Chef Justin Kouri.
Eggplants are a loaded with water. In order to concentrate their flavor, place eggplant slices on a paper towel and lightly salt them. This will force the eggplant to secret water while absorbing the salt, known as degorging. Since there is less moisture in the eggplant, they won’t end up soggy on the grill! Be sure to do this trick roughly one hour prior to using the eggplant.
Recipe and tips from Chef Justin Kouri.
Eggplants are a loaded with water. In order to concentrate their flavor, place eggplant slices on a paper towel and lightly salt them. This will force the eggplant to secret water while absorbing the salt, known as degorging. Since there is less moisture in the eggplant, they won’t end up soggy on the grill! Be sure to do this trick roughly one hour prior to using the eggplant.
Preheat grill to high. If using a grill pan, place over high heat.
Dry the eggplant by patting with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and place on the grill. Cook until dark grill marks appear, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the eggplant cools, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium size bowl.
Construct the salad by shingling components: eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, eggplant.
Spoon vinaigrette over and around the salad.
Garnish with basil.
Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!
In a wok or saucepan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil and swirl to coat wok. When wok is hot, add eggplant in a single layer.
Cook 2 minutes and flip each piece over so they cook evenly. Cook another 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally. The eggplant should have changed in color, the skin wrinkled and the flesh soft.
Push eggplant aside in wok and add 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Add garlic, peppers, ginger and green onion. Stir these aromatics until they become fragrant.
Combine aromatics with eggplant and stir-fry for one minute.
Add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and sugar and stir to combine all. Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Toss the parsnips and apple in a bowl with 1 Tbsp oil, sea salt and black pepper. Spread evenly onto a foil-lined bake sheet and roast until fork tender, about 20- 25 minutes.
To make the Pecan Gremelota, toss the shaved Brussels in a small bowl with the pecans, parsley, pomegranate seeds, lemon juice and zest, plus 1 Tbsp olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Transfer the parsnips and apples to a blender. Add the stock and puree until smooth. Add the maple, and season with more salt and pepper. Pour soup into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
To serve, spoon into bowls and season with gremolata.