Best 6 Indonesian Eggplant With Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Indonesian eggplant with peanut sauce, also known as "terong balado", is a classic Indonesian dish that combines the savory flavors of eggplant with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. This dish is a staple of Indonesian cuisine and is often served as a side dish or main course. The tender eggplant is cooked until soft and flavorful, while the peanut sauce adds a delicious and nutty flavor. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the best Indonesian eggplant with peanut sauce, including the necessary ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary experience.

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INDONESIAN EGGPLANT WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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From Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson. ©2013 Robin Robertson. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press.In the classic Indonesian dish, called Petjel Terong, the eggplant is usually deep-fried. In this healthier version, the eggplant is baked in the oven with a small amount of olive oil. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the peanut butter are heavenly. As a side dish, this serves 4, but will serve 3 as a main dish.

Provided by robin robertson

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon natural sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon wheat-free tamari
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve the eggplant lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the eggplant slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet, brush them with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake, turning once, until softened and browned on both sides, about 15 minutes.
  • While the eggplant is baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, tamari, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the eggplant slices on a platter and top with the sauce. Garnish with the parsley.

INDONESIAN-STYLE EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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A delicious and spicy, good vegetarian meal with healthy fats.

Provided by Ilo

Categories     Main Dishes     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 servings oil spray
1 serving sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon yields lemon juice
2 servings Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
1 unpeeled eggplant- cut into 1/2 thick slices
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup water
2 tsps soy sauce
1 serving 1 packet sweetener

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt, let drain in a colander for an hour.
  • Rinse and pat dry. Spray the slices with oil on both sides.
  • Put in 400 °F (200 °C) oven and cook for 20 minutes. Can also be grilled on an oiled rack (BBQ) for 7 to 8 minutes, until just cooked.
  • In a small saucepan cook the garlic, onion, pepper flakes in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add peanut butter, cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the sweetener, soy sauce, lemon juice and one cup water.
  • Boil mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over the cooked eggplant.

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INDONESIAN EGGPLANT WITH PEANUT SAUCE



Indonesian Eggplant With Peanut Sauce image

In the classic Indonesian dish, called Petjel Terong, the eggplant is usually deep-fried. In this healthier version, the eggplant is baked in the oven with a small amount of olive oil. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the peanut butter are heavenly. As a side dish, this serves 4, but will serve 3 as a main dish. From Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon raw sugar (raw or turbinado sugar)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tamari
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste (or use finely chopped fresh hot pepper)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425*F. Halve the eggplant lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the eggplant slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet, brush them with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake, turning once, until softened and browned on both sides, about 15 minutes.
  • While the eggplant is baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, tamari, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange the eggplant slices on a platter and top with the sauce. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Sodium 336.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8, Protein 7.1

INDONESIAN-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE WHITE



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Provided by Debbie White

Categories     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Peanut     Eggplant     Hot Pepper     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Vegan     Boil     Gourmet     Atlanta     Georgia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 eggplant (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
a 2-inch-long fresh hot red chili, chopped fine (wear rubber gloves), or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
vegetable oil for brushing the eggplant

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with salt, let it drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat it dry. In a small saucepan cook the garlic, the shallot, and the chili in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, add the peanuts, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, the sugar, the lemon juice, and 1 cup water, boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly, and add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the eggplant, patted dry, with the vegetable oil and grill it on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it is just cooked. Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and spoon the peanut sauce over it.

INDONESIAN-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Indonesian-Style Grilled Eggplant With Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 1/4 lb) eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 small red chili pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
vegetable oil (for brushing the eggplant)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with salt, let it drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat it dry.
  • In a small saucepan cook the garlic, the shallot, and the chili in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
  • Add the peanuts, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the soy sauce, the sugar, the lemon juice, and 1 cup water, bring to a boil and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the dried eggplant with the vegetable oil and grill it, turning it, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it is just cooked. You can grill this outside over charcoal or on a stovetop or George Forman grill.
  • Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and spoon the peanut sauce over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5.5

PAN-ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH PEANUT-CHILE SAUCE



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The chef Cal Peternell, who ran the Chez Panisse kitchen for many years, has a knack for inventing vegetable dishes that are infused with complex flavors. In this recipe, he weighs the eggplant slices down while they roast (like chicken under a brick), which presses out extra liquid and forms a magnificent crust. Finished with a rich, spicy ginger-peanut sauce and sparked with cool, crunchy fresh herbs, it's equally satisfying room temperature as a salad or warm as a vegetarian entrée, served with rice.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, for two, weekday, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggplants, about 1 pound each
Kosher or sea salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed or chopped, more as desired
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium garlic clove, pounded to a paste or finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek, Sriracha or other red chile paste, more to taste
7 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, more as needed
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into fine julienne
2 large or 3 small scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped or thinly sliced lengthwise into fine julienne
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare two heavy skillets: One large skillet and one medium skillet that fits inside the large one. Wrap the medium skillet in foil.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel wide strips of skin off the eggplants lengthwise, so that they are striped. Cut them crosswise into 3/4-inch thick rounds, and sprinkle them with about 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine the peanuts, cumin, garlic, 2 tablespoons chile paste, a pinch of salt and 3 tablespoons oil. Taste and adjust the seasonings with chile paste and salt.
  • Heat the oven to 200 degrees and place a large baking sheet in it to warm.
  • In the large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat until just shimmering. Working in batches, add a single layer of eggplant slices and place the medium skillet on top to press the eggplant flat. Cook, adjusting the heat so you hear the sound of sizzling (not popping, which would indicate burning). Check the color after 3 minutes. When nicely browned all over, about 5 minutes, flip the rounds and place the medium skillet on top again. Cook the other side until lightly browned, about 4 minutes, and transfer to the hot sheet pan in the oven. Add more olive oil to the pan and repeat with remaining eggplant.
  • When all the eggplant slices are cooked, lightly wipe out the large skillet and reheat over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, swirl to heat through and add ginger. Let sizzle, stirring, until just beginning to brown, then scrape the cooked ginger and oil into the peanut sauce. Stir and taste again.
  • To serve, arrange the eggplant slices on a platter. Use a spoon to drizzle sauce over the top (you might not use all the sauce). Scatter scallions and cilantro on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 440 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To choose the best eggplant for this dish, look for ones that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have wrinkles or bruises.
  • To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, slice it thinly and fry it in batches. Make sure to drain the eggplant on paper towels before adding it to the peanut sauce.
  • For a more flavorful peanut sauce, use fresh ingredients and toast the peanuts before blending them. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder, to taste.
  • Serve the eggplant with peanut sauce immediately, while it is still hot and crispy. You can also garnish the dish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, or scallions.

Conclusion:

Indonesian eggplant with peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy eggplant, flavorful peanut sauce, and fresh herbs is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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