Kashko Bademjan (کشک و بادمجان)

Kashko Bademjan is a beloved Persian appetizer that celebrates eggplant in its most luxurious form. Whole eggplants are fire-roasted until the flesh is creamy and tender, then layered with a tangy garlic-infused yogurt sauce. The dish is finished with a generous pour of kashk—a concentrated whey product with a distinctive tart flavor—and garnished with golden-fried shallots and fresh mint. It is traditionally served warm or at room temperature as a starter, and makes an elegant vegetarian meze.