Eggplant (aka Hippie Bone Marrow) Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

smoked eggplant, sesame, dengaku miso, toast points

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Eggplant
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern. This helps the smoke penetrate the eggplant.
2
Smoke the Eggplant
Place the eggplant halves on the smoker rack and smoke for about 1 hour, or until tender and infused with smoke flavor. Remove from smoker and let cool slightly.

3
Prepare the Bread
While the eggplant is smoking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.
4
Toast the Baguette
Brush the baguette slices with sesame oil and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.

5
Combine and Serve
Once the eggplant has cooled, scoop out the flesh and mix it with dengaku miso. Spoon the mixture back into the eggplant skins. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives (if using). Serve with the toasted baguette points.