Charred Eggplant With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Peanuts

This spicy sauce, based on the chile-based Thai condiment nam prik, uses charred tomatoes to add smoke, which complements the eggplant’s silky texture. Pick an eggplant that feels light and airy (it likely has fewer seeds and more flesh, which means maximum creaminess); you can score the cut sides before placing on the grill to decrease the cooking time. —Rachel Gurjar