Grilled Asian Eggplant with Ginger Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Marcia Kiesel likes dressing up tender Asian eggplant with a vibrant fresh-ginger sauce that would also be wonderful with steamed fish or poached chicken. Ingredients:
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger |
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon asian sesame oil |
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing |
salt |
8 asian eggplants, then cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces and scored 2 1/2 pounds sliced lengthwise |
purple basil, for garnish optional |
Directions:
1. In a heatproof glass bowl, combine the water and sugar and microwave at high power for 10 seconds, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the grated ginger, vinegar, sesame oil and the 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and season with salt.
2. Set a large steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1/2 inch of water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Steam the eggplant in batches, cut side down, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
3. Heat a grill pan. Lightly brush the eggplant all over with vegetable oil. Grill over high heat until grill marks appear, about 30 seconds per side, then transfer to a serving platter. Spoon the ginger sauce over the eggplant. Garnish with the purple basil (if using) and serve at once.
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