Grilled eggplant XO flatbread
In Barcelona, a grilled eggplant flatbread would be known as coca. Adding XO sauce may not be typical of Catalan cuisine, but it works, adding complexity and heat. I am sure my Catalan friends will agree.
In Barcelona, a grilled eggplant flatbread would be known as coca. Adding XO sauce may not be typical of Catalan cuisine, but it works, adding complexity and heat. I am sure my Catalan friends will agree.
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