SPICY EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SESAME OIL
This Chinese-inspired salad has complex flavors and is quite refreshing. At the market, choose eggplants that are firm and shiny; they will taste sweeter and have fewer seeds. Make it several hours ahead or up to a day in advance. It's best served at room temperature or cool.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the eggplants in a covered steamer over rapidly boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Put the flesh in a fine meshed strainer to drain excess liquid.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, salt and sugar. Add garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vegetable oil and hot pepper oil, if using.
- Put drained eggplants in a bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the eggplants a bit, then pour dressing over and toss, coating well. Leave to rest for 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro. Pile eggplants on a platter and sprinkle with scallions. Garnish with serrano chile, if using, and cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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ciel
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, main course, or even as a dip. It's also great for meal prep because it keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.
Muskan Rajput
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with eggplant, peppers, and peanuts, which are all healthy and nutritious.
Rashid Ali Gujjar
[email protected]The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I could drink it straight from the bottle!
Tania Chowdhury
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this salad. It really adds a depth of flavor that you don't get from other eggplant dishes.
lagu simon
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have a few eggplants on hand and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.
Dewan Bhatti
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The roasted eggplant is so flavorful and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Bethwel Kipruto
[email protected]This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of smoky eggplant, spicy peppers, and tangy dressing.
John Lham
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this again.
Joey R. (Mississippi)
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad is spicy, flavorful, and refreshing. A perfect side dish for a hot summer day.
md anik shike
[email protected]This spicy eggplant salad is a flavor explosion! The combination of roasted eggplant, spicy peppers, and tangy dressing is addictive. I especially love the smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant and the crunch from the peanuts. Will definitely be mak