In Theory

It has been awhile 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 litchi juice to add some sweetness and balance the eggplant.  I then used the litchi 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.