Strange Flavor Eggplant

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant (approx 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup scallion, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • handful cilantro (to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Pierce eggplant with fork in several places. Bake at 475 until tender and somewhat collapsed (20-40 minutes).
  2. 2
    Remove from oven and slash down the center. When cool enough to handle, remove flesh from skin and puree in food processor or blender.
  3. 3
    In large frying pan, briefly saute ginger, garlic, scallions, and red pepper in canola oil.
  4. 4
    Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water to make sauce.
  5. 5
    Add sauce to ingredients in frying pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6
    Add eggplant, mix together, and heat through.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat, add sesame oil, and mix thoroughly.
  8. 8
    Garnish with cilantro and serve with pita chips or crostini.

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