Grilled Eggplant with Sesame Dressing

Tender eggplant slices with a crispy golden crust, generously drizzled with a creamy sesame sauce infused with herbs. A simple yet impressive Turkish dish that will grace any table.

Ingredients

• 2 pcs Eggplant
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 250 g Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp Sesame paste (tahini)
• 1 clove Garlic
• Lemon
• to taste Coriander
• to taste Parsley
• to taste Mint

Instructions

1. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into pieces approximately 1 cm thick. Brush each slice generously with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan to high temperature. Grill the eggplant for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and tender.
3. Combine the yogurt with sesame paste, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and herbs (coriander). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Arrange the cooked eggplant on a serving plate, generously drizzle with the sesame dressing, and garnish with fresh parsley and mint leaves.