Grilled Eggplant, Mojo de Ajo & Basil Salsa Verde

Meaty eggplant takes to the grill so well, and it pairs beautifully with acidic, herbaceous sauces. Don’t bother pre-salting the eggplant slices; just slather them with mojo de ajo, plenty of salt and pepper, and grill the hell out of them. They are meaty enough to pass as a main course, accompanied by a few more vegetable dishes. In summer, there are a bunch of cool varieties at the market in a range of shapes and sizes. They are all good in their own ways, but I especially like the Chines