Ingredients

• 4 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic finely minced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Instructions

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2. Place eggplant in a large shallow baking dish. Mix together the soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the eggplant and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Season the eggplant with salt and pepper to taste and grill on each side for 3 minutes, basting occasionally with the remaining marinade. Serve topped with the toasted sesame seeds.