Grilled Eggplant with Coconut Milk

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Prick the eggplants all over with a fork to prepare them for grilling, so they do not burst as their natural water heats up.

2. 2
   Step 2:

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

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Grill until the skins are dark brown or black and the eggplants are soft to the touch.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Soak the grilled eggplants in a bowl of water to cool them down.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Peel the skins off the eggplants.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Place the whole eggplants in a shallow dish, or cut them into small bite-sized pieces.

7. 7
   Step 7:

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

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Mix until the lemon powder and salt dissolve.

9. 9
   Step 9:

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

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Pour the mixture over the eggplant.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Sprinkle the green onions over the eggplant and coconut milk.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Stir gently to combine.