Eggplant, Goat's Cheese and Pesto Sandwich

This dish was born in the early days of the Paragon kitchen, circa 1990, when we were the new kids on the block, a dish of simplicity that has stood the test of time. Its construction took the concept of a sandwich, the eggplant taking on the role of bread, and transformed it with a slightly more theatrical presentation. The intention is that when you slice through the sandwich from top to bottom, you capture all the flavours and textures in one bite. The star ingredient is goat's cheese (choose one of the artisanal brands made in Australia).