Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Here's a great grilled dish for vegetarians-serve with Chicken Satay, Crab Pizza for your meat loving friends and family and everyones happy! Ingredients:
4 teaspoons sesame oil |
4 cloves garlic, minced |
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, up to you |
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter |
4 teaspoons tamari |
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice |
2 teaspoons sugar |
2/3 cup water |
2 medium eggplants |
vegetable oil, for brushing |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Saute for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, sugar and water, cooking for 2 minutes.
5. Add a touch of water-you want the sauce to be the consistency of hot fudge sauce.
6. Keep warm over low heat.
7. Heat your grill to medium high heat.
8. Slice the eggplant 1/2 inch thick.
9. Brush both sides with oil and lightly salt.
10. Grill for 8-10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
11. Brush lightly with sauce and serve with remaining sauce.
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