Grilled Eggplant with Chermoula and Goat Cheese

neil bougourd | 30 May, 2023


          
            Grilled Eggplant with Chermoula and Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

 2 Large Eggplant - Sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch pieces ( 8 to 10 pieces)

Olive Oil

Kosher Salt

Goat Cheese - soft ( 200 g)

Chermoula

Chili Oil(Optional)

Salad Salt ( Optional)

Directions

Take the slices of eggplant and salt both sides generously with kosher salt. Place the slices in a colander and cover with paper towel. Place a heavy object on top and let it sit on a plate to drain for 1 hour - rinse off the salt and pat dry.

Mix 3 tbsp of olive oil with 2 Tbsp of chermoula. Brush this mixture on the eggplant and place on the grill. Grill each side approx 5 minutes.

Mix together 1 Tbsp of chermoula with the goat cheese - sprinkle the goat cheese on the eggplants and top ( optionally) with salad salt and chili oil.

Serve with a crisp green salad.