It has been a while since we have visited the category just before the bin. Today I was working on a whole glazed eggplant to be served in the style of roasted foie gras. I grilled the eggplant to cook it and make the skin easy to peel. I then soaked the eggplant in lychee juice to add some sweetness and balance the eggplant. I then used the lychee juice to glaze the eggplant as I roasted it in the oven. I then presented the whole eggplant sprinkled with ginger granules, shiso leaves, and black pepper. After I presented the eggplant, I sliced it. It was firm on the outside and tender on the inside. Man, was I happy. I took a bite. I tasted and chewed and took another bite. Boy, I am either stupid or dumb. The eggplant may have been the absolute worst thing I have ever eaten. The amount of bitterness I experienced is truly not measurable. What is even better is as I stepped out of the kitchen, Aki tried a bite because I mentioned it was not bad, just a bit bitter. Yeah, misery seems to love company. In theory, the idea, concept, and application of the dish is great. In reality, it has been retired to the bin.
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