Eggplant Caviar

Ingredients

1 eggplant, sliced
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons oil for cooking
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon capers, minced
1/2 teaspoon finely-chopped rinsed anchovies (optional)
1/2 cup good-quality olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Peasant bread, sliced for serving
1/2 cup Feta cheese, for garnish

Instructions

In a colander toss eggplant slices with about 1 tablespoon salt, cover with a small plate, weight, and leave to drain 30 minutes. Rinse eggplant slices and pat dry. Meanwhile preheat grill. Brush eggplant slices with oil and grill about 3 minutes per side or until tender. Cool. Dice eggplant very small. In a serving bowl combine eggplant with remaining ingredients except feta and bread. Adjust seasonings to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with good bread and sprinkle with Feta cheese.

Yield: 4 to 6 as an Hors d'oeuvre