Sauteed chinese eggplant with scallops and thyme

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6mediumsChinese eggplants
4tablespoonsVirgin olive oil
2Scallions; thinly sliced
To yield 1/2 cup
2tablespoonsFreshly-chopped thyme leaves
2tablespoonsBalsamic vinegar
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Directions

Remove stem end from eggplant and cut each in half lengthwise. In a 12- to 14-inch skillet, heat olive oil until smoking. Add eggplant pieces and stirring constantly, cook until softened (about 6 to 8 minutes). Add scallions, thyme leaves and balsamic vinegar and continue cooking until vinegar dissipates (about 30 seconds) and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper and set aside or serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5569 broadcast 04-03-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@...

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09-19-1998

Recipe by: Mario Batali

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