Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Chili G

Title: Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Chili G

Categories: Japanese, Vegetables, Hot

Yield: 6 servings

8 Japanese eggplants

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

1/2 lb Fresh mild goat cheese

-(chevre)

2 ts Minced garlic

1 ts Red pepper flakes

6 Basil leaves, shredded

Prepare the grill. Cut the eggplants in half

lengthwise. Brush the cut edges with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl,combine

the cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil and a

pinch of salt and blend well. Refrigerate until ready

to use. Place the eggplant halves on the grill, flesh

side down, and cook until almost soft. about two

minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.

Spread the goat cheese mixture on the warm eggplant

pieces and serve at once. Serves four.

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