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Grilled Japanese Eggplant

This elegant side dish is the perfect accompaniment to a roasted leg of lamb and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ingredients

8 Japanese eggplants
4 tablespoons Jordan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh basil

Ingredients

8 Japanese eggplants
4 tablespoons Jordan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh basil

Instructions

serves 8-10

Pierce eggplants with a fork and grill on high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until completely soft. Immediately plunge into an ice bath and let rest. When cool to the touch, peel from the stem down and place whole eggplants in a sauté pan with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Leave the pan uncovered and place in an oven preheated to 325 degrees for 10 minutes.

Transfer the eggplant to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil.

Wine Pairing Suggestions

Every bottle of Jordan is crafted with food in mind. The elegant balance between fruit, acidity, tannin and alcohol found in our Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon make them versatile for a variety of food & wine pairings. We’ve selected a few vintages that we believe will complement or contrast flavors in this recipe perfectly.

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