====== Sweet-Sour Marinated Eggplant ======
  *1 medium eggplant
  *1 Tbsp lemon juice
  *2 tsp Dijon mustard
  *2 tsp honey
  *3/8 tsp toasted sesame oil
  *3 Tbsp regular sesame oil plus 2 Tbsp for roasting
  *2 scallions - thinly sliced
  *2 Tbsp sesame seeds - toasted
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  - Preheat the oven to 400 deg. Cut the eggplant into 1/2" coins and salt and drain. Rinse and pat dry when done to remove all salt
  - Toss slices with 2 Tbsp regular sesame oil and roast on a baking sheet in the oven until golden and eggplant is soft but not mushy, about 15 -25 min.
  - In medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, mustard and honey. Whisk in the remaining regular sesame oil and toasted sesame oil. Add salt to taste, about 1/4 tsp or more.
  - Place the roasted eggplant in a shallow, medium  baking or serving dish, scatter scallions and sesame seeds over the top, and then drizzle marinade over everything. Toss together briefly.
  - Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  - Serve at room temperature.

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  Serves: 6        Total cook time: 30 min + 1 hr refrigerate
  Source: NPR 2007
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