Grilled Oriental Eggplanteggplant, grilling recipes, side dishes, vegetables 4 Japanese eggplant; halved lengthwise 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 3 garlic cloves; finely minced salt; to taste freshly-ground black pepper; to taste 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; toasted lightly Place eggplant in a large shallow baking dish. Mix together the soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the eggplant and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper to taste and grill on each side for 3 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining marinade. |
