Jun 09 2026
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Eggplant Recipe

Inspired by The Town Company
Time1h
Serves4

smoked garlic emulsion, radish, parmesan

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Ingredients

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Eggplant

Smoked Garlic Emulsion

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Eggplant

  1. 1

    Slice the Eggplant

    Cut the eggplants into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Grill the Eggplant

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel, then brush both sides with olive oil. Grill the slices for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until tender and nicely charred. Season with black pepper.

Making the Smoked Garlic Emulsion

  1. 3

    Prepare the Garlic

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil and roast for 25-30 minutes until soft and caramelized. Allow to cool.

  2. 4

    Blend the Emulsion

    In a blender, combine the roasted garlic, smoked paprika, egg yolk, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Gradually add the canola oil while blending until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season with salt to taste.

Preparing the Garnish

  1. 5

    Prepare Radishes

    Thinly slice the radishes and place them in a bowl of ice water to crisp up for about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Grate the Parmesan

    Using a microplane or box grater, finely grate the Parmesan cheese.

  3. 7

    Chop Parsley

    Finely chop the fresh parsley for garnish.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with the smoked garlic emulsion, and sprinkle the sliced radishes and grated Parmesan on top. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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