WHOLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH RICE PILAF
Eggplants have a dark side-and it's excellent. Roast them whole until the skin is charred, and the flesh goes soft and creamy. To serve, split the eggplants and top with pomegranate molasses and lemony tahini sauce, then spoon the insides onto herby, pistachio-scented pilaf and dust lightly with fragrant za'atar.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For Eggplant and Rice Pilaf: Prepare grill for direct- and indirect-heat cooking. Rub eggplants with oil to lightly coat. Grill over direct heat, turning a few times, until charred all over, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to indirect heat and continue cooking, maintaining a temperature of 400°F, until collapsed and very soft, 18 to 22 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until they start to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff with a fork.
- For Tahini Sauce: While rice is cooking, sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife. Transfer to a bowl; add tahini, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Whisk until smooth; season with salt. Stir in more water if needed, a little at a time, until mixture is thin enough to drizzle. (Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Stir together pomegranate molasses and cinnamon. Slash open eggplants; drizzle with molasses mixture and a few tablespoons tahini sauce. Top pilaf with pistachios, parsley, and za'atar. Scoop flesh from eggplants, spoon over pilaf, and serve with more tahini sauce.
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yodanca merilus
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover eggplant from another recipe and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was the perfect solution!
aizaz ktk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice pilaf, but I loved the eggplant in this recipe.
Goutam Bonik
[email protected]This dish is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ranjit Raj
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced cook.
Cute Couple
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggplant turned out mushy. I think I grilled it for too long.
Nomi Joiya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the eggplant and the rice pilaf.
Kibria official Song
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the rice pilaf was delicious.
sahabuddin chowdhury
[email protected]This dish is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with flavor and it's really filling.
Kelvin Rugiri
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to the rice pilaf to give it more flavor.
Joy Sawe
[email protected]The eggplant was a bit too smoky for my taste. Next time, I'll try grilling it for a shorter amount of time.
jibon Chandra
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The eggplant takes a while to cook, but it's so flavorful and tender when it's done.
Cosmin Rosu
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant is smoky and savory, while the rice pilaf is light and fluffy. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Alif Hossain
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some cooked rice in the fridge and I was looking for a way to use it up. This recipe was perfect!
Sojib Islam
[email protected]I've never cooked eggplant before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the results were delicious.
Salvador Bacatan
[email protected]This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the rice pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.