Spicy Eggplant Cutlets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the eggplant into one-inch thick round cutlets and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, then gently rinse and pat dry.
Arrange the eggplant cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper and brush this marinade onto each side of each piece of eggplant.
Bake for 7- 8 minutes. Brush with marinade again, and turn pieces over, then bake for another 7 - 8 minutes.
Heat oven to the broil setting, and broil for 2 - 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
These are delicious on their own, but you could also serve with additional hot sauce, if you like.