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Harissa-Roasted Eggplant With Fried Capers

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Harrisa roasted eggplant recipe
Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

Think of capers as plant-based anchovies—they’re salty with a unique acidity, and are the secret weapon in this savory-sweet roasted eggplant. Capers infiltrate every layer of this dish: They’re chopped and mixed into a spicy harissa rub for the eggplant; mixed with cherry preserves for a salty-meets-sweet dressing; and roasted for a crispy-crunchy topping that adds pops of flavor.

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