Spicy Hoisin Glazed Eggplant

This is a Bobby Flay recipe. The glaze is rich and spicy!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp canola oil

1-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp red chili flakes

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 medium eggplant, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, lengthwise

6 tbsp olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Directions:

Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the hoisin, vinegar, and soy sauce until combined and then strain, reserving the sauce.

Heat grill to high. (Adrienne's note: We use a George Foreman grill).

Brush eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place slices on the grill and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, about 4-5 minutes. Brush with some of the glaze, turn over and continue grilling just until cooked through, brushing with more of the glaze, 3-4 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and brush with the remaining glaze. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the cilantro.