Bistecche Dei Proveri
Bistecche dei Poveri (Poor Man’s Steaks)
In Sicily bistecche like these are served as an antipasto, a contorno, or, when a charcoal fire is going, as one of many dishes in a mixed grill
3 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds)
Salt
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
Start outdoor grill
Cut the eggplants into lengthwise slices about 1/4-inch thick
Throw away the outermost, curved slice, which is mostly skin
Salt eggplant and let stand
While the eggplants are standing, mix the olive oil with the oregano and chopped mint leaves
When the fire is ready, take as many slices as will fit on your grill, brush them on one side only with the flavored oil, and put them on to brown oiled-side down
While they are grilling, brush their top sides with more oil
When done on both sides, remove to a serving platter, brushing with just a bit more oil, and keep warm until all the slices are cooked
Serve hot
Serves 6
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