"Jean-Georges Vongerichten transforms Gewürztraminer, a fruity white wine, into a light syrup. After swirling it with extra-virgin olive oil, basil and bacon, he drizzles the dressing over eggplant ravioli. It would also be superb on a green salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 Asian eggplants (1 pound), halved lengthwise
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1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
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Salt
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1/2 pound lean baconâ??2 ounces cut into 1/2 -inch-thick lardons, 6 ounces thinly sliced
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1/2 cup Gewürztraminer
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup chopped basil stems, plus 1/4 cup finely chopped basil
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1/4 cup thinly sliced green apple
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1 whole clove
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1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
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24 wonton wrappers
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1 large egg white