Red Curry–Marinated Japanese Aubergine

Ingredients for Red Curry–Marinated Japanese Aubergine

• 6 Fresno chillies, seeds removed from 3, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves

• 2 lemongrass stalks, bottom third only, tough outer layers removed, finely grated

• 80ml vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more

• 4 Japanese aubergines, halved lengthwise

Purée chillies, garlic, lemongrass, oil, ginger, cumin, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Score cut sides of aubergine in a cross-hatch pattern with the tip of a sharp knife. Coat each aubergine liberally with curry paste; set aside any remaining paste. Let aubergines sit at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Lightly season aubergines with salt and grill, turning occasionally, until browned and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Serve with reserved curry paste.

Marinade can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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