Microwaved Thai Eggplants Filled with Taramosalata

Cute golf ball—size eggplants, green or white or with a pattern of both, take well to microwaving, I am surprised to report. Although these 1- to 2-inch globelets can be dense with seeds, they are crunchy and mild, not bitter. Creamy cod roe spread (taramosalata, a widely available Greek preparation), balances the crispness. Should fish not be your favorite, substitute curried mayonnaise and use the same herbs. Offer small knives and forks for tidy service.