Eggplant in Coconut Cream


2 medium eggplants
2 large bunches scallions, shallots or onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. chili flakes or fresh chilies to taste
2 tsp. chipotle powder
2 cans coconut milk
garlic, preferably elephant garlic, thinly sliced.

Thinly slice eggpants.  Arrange 1/2 of slices in a buttered
ovenproof dish.  Sprinkle with sal,chilies, garlic and sesame seeds.
Repeat until all used up. Pour coconut
milk over.  Bake covered at 350 F for 30 minutes.
Increase temperature to 425 F for 15 minutes. until eggplant
is tender.  Remove cover and reduce liquid if necessary.