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How to Preserve Grilled Eggplant

Grilled eggplant is needed to make baba ghanoush or Mutabbal. It is at its best when the eggplant is charred over a gas flame, which helps preserve its flavor well. You can store it in tightly sealed jars, even without refrigeration!

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1 large eggplantA handful of citric acid or coarse salt

Step 1

Grill the eggplant over a gas flame, then immediately submerge it in cold water after grilling

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Pepper molasses or muhammara sauce