Grilled Eggplant with Garlic Sauce and Mint

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 4 Asian eggplants, halved lengthwise
• Vegetable oil
• Chopped fresh mint or cilantro leaves

1. Make a paste by smashing the garlic with a little salt and add to a small bowl.
2. Whisk in the vinegar, soy, sesame oil, and red chili flakes.
3. Heat grill to high.
4. Brush eggplant with oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill until slightly charred and just cooked through.
6. Slice each half into 1/2-inch slices and place on a platter.
7. Drizzle with the vinegar mixture and sprinkle with mint or cilantro.

garlic, salt, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, eggplants, vegetable oil, fresh mint

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-eggplant-with-garlic-sauce-and-mint-recipe.html (may not work)