Mashed Eggplant

MASHED EGGPLANT

Ingredients:

1 lb (500 g) eggplants 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp salt, or to taste 1 tbsp sesame paste 1/2 tsp fresh coriander (or cilantro), chopped 1/2 tsp chives, chopped 1 whole garlic, mashed

Directions:

1. Peel the eggplant and cut into thin slices. Place in a heat-proof dish and steam for 20 minutes, or until very soft. Mash and let cool.

2. Mix well with the sesame oil, salt, sesame paste, coriander, chives, and garlic and serve.