Grilled Eggplant with Lebneh

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If you're using whole-milk plain yogurt instead of _lebneh_, you'll have to allow extra time (at least 8 hours) for draining. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 50 min

by Epicurious·published 2004-08-20

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Makes 6 side-dish servings

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Ingredients (7)

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1/2 cup lebneh* (thick Middle Eastern–style yogurt) or 1 cup whole-milk plain yogurtyogurt
1 garlic clovegarlic
1 teaspoon saltsalt
2 to 4 tablespoons waterwater
2 lb eggplant (2 medium), cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick sliceseggplant
1/2 cup olive oilolive-oil
Garnish: fresh mint leaves

Instructions (4 steps)

01If using whole-milk plain yogurt, drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl, covered and chilled, 8 to 12 hours.
02Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt, then transfer to a bowl. Whisk in lebneh or drained yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and enough water to make mixture resemble well-stirred sour cream.
03Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on moderately high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
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Brush eggplant slices generously with oil on both sides and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Grill slices on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over occasionally, until eggplant is tender, 12 to 15 minutes total. Transfer as cooked to a platter, arranging slices in 1 layer. Put a spoonful of yogurt mixture on each eggplant slice and top with a mint leaf.

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