Grilled eggplant with coconut milk

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Instructions

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   Prepare the eggplants for grilling by pricking them all over with a fork.

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   This is so it won’t burst during the grilling process as the natural water in it heats up.

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   Grill the eggplants, turning them over frequently to ensure even cooking.

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   Grill until the skins are dark brown, even black and the eggplant is soft when you touch it.

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   Soak the grilled eggplant in a bowl of water to cool it down.

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   Peel the skin off the eggplant.

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   Place the whole eggplants in a shallow dish (my mom actually cuts the eggplant into small, bite-sized pieces).

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    In a small mixing bowl, mix together the coconut milk or cream, lemon powder, salt and hot pepper.

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    Mix until the lemon powder and salt dissolve.

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    Taste, then adjust the amount of lemon powder, salt and hot pepper to your liking.

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    Pour the mixture over the eggplant.

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    Sprinkle the green onions over the eggplant and coconut milk.

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    Stir gently to combine.

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