Broiled Eggplant with Walnut Sauce

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Vegetables
WALNUT SAUCE WITH FENNEL
1cWalnut meats this season's, if possible
1smGarlic clove: (see note)
1/4cFresh bread crumbs
1 1/2cBoiling water, approximately
3tsWalnut or olive oil
1/4tsFennel seeds, crushed with a pestle
Salt and pepper
THE EGGPLANT
Salt
4Rounds of eggplant 3/8-to-1/2-inch thick
Light olive or peanut oil
Freshly ground pepper
Parsley or fennel leaves finely chopped or left in sprigs
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