Tempura Eggplant with Charred Jalapeño Cream

I always like to have a non-meat appetizer on my menu for the seudos where we’re serving a heavy
meat like flanken or steak for the main dish. Japanese eggplant is usually sweeter and less bitter than regular eggplant, so it’s my personal favorite. (And I developed a mild allergy to eggplant a few years ago, but Japanese eggplant doesn’t bother me; go figure!)

40m 12
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Paleo No Refined Sugar Passover Parve

Contains: Egg

Directions

Prepare the Tempura Eggplant

  1. Cut the eggplants into thirds, then cut each third into four sticks. Lightly salt them and allow to sweat.

  2. Mix the grain-free flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add enough ice water to make the batter thin. Lumps are fine; do not overmix.

  3. Heat oil in a frying pan. Dip the eggplant spears into the batter and fry for three to four minutes on each side, or until golden. Drain and allow to rest on a paper towel.

Prepare the Charred Jalapeño Cream

  1. Broil or place the jalapeños over an open flame until the skins are charred all over. Immediately transfer to a ziplock bag and zip closed, allowing them to steam. After 10 minutes, remove the charred skin with a paper towel. Remove the stems (and seeds if you wish) and transfer the

    jalapeños to a container.

  2. Add the avocados, lime (skin and all!), herbs, and salt. Use an immersion blender to blend. Stream in the olive oil and blend until very smooth.

Prepare the Herb Salad

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

To Serve

  1. Spread some jalapeño cream on a plate, add two eggplant spears, and top

    with the salad.

Credits

Description:
Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

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