Za’atar Lamb Chops, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Preserved Lemon, Labneh | Aussie Beef & Lamb | Food Service | North America

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme or oregano
• 1 tablespoon sumac
• 1 tablespoon cumin, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon coriander, toasted and ground
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
• 10 pounds Japanese or Thai eggplants, halved
• Garlic, crushed
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 cup tahini
• Zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup diced shallot
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 preserved lemons, flesh removed and finely diced
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper