LIANG BAN QIE ZI (EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC, GINGER AND SCALLIONS)
The Shanghainese dish of seasoned and steamed eggplant is typically served cold, but this version can also be eaten warm or at room temperature. Steaming eggplant is a revelation - it brings out the vegetable's gentle, earthy flavor and creates an astonishingly silky, light texture that soaks up sauces efficiently. Here, the eggplant is topped with an aromatic mix of garlic, ginger and scallions, which release their intoxicating fragrance when hot oil is poured over. Regular globe eggplant is fine, and long Japanese or Chinese eggplant works just as well (use the same weight). A steamer insert, bamboo steamer or stainless steel trivet is a smart investment that makes steaming in a wide, deep skillet simple, but you can also use stainless steel cookie cutters or balls of aluminum foil. Use tamari in place of soy sauce for an easy gluten-free substitution.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, weeknight, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set up a wide, deep skillet or wok with a steamer insert, bamboo steamer or stainless steel trivet (see Tip). Find a heatproof plate that fits into your cooking vessel. Add about 1 to 2 inches of water (making sure it won't touch the bottom of the plate), cover with a lid (or sheet pan or aluminum foil) that fully encloses the steamer, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, slice the eggplant into ½-inch-thick circles, then slice each disk into ½-inch strips. Arrange the eggplant pieces on the heatproof plate, stacking them but leaving some gaps to allow the steam to reach all sides of the eggplant.
- Carefully place the plate of eggplant into the steamer insert or bamboo steamer, or on top of the trivet. Cover and steam for 9 to12 minutes, until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, but still firm enough to hold its shape. Carefully transfer the eggplant to a colander set in the sink to cool and drain.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, black vinegar, chile crisp and granulated sugar.
- When the eggplant is cool to the touch, transfer it to a shallow serving bowl or a rimmed plate. Pile the garlic, scallions and ginger in the center of the eggplant; don't scatter.
- In a small pan, heat the oil on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes; the oil is hot enough if it bubbles when a wooden chopstick or spoon is inserted. Very carefully pour the hot oil over the ginger, garlic and scallions; it will sizzle and become very fragrant.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the eggplant. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold, with rice.
STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, weekday, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings as an appetizer; 3 to 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, sambal olek and garlic.
- Trim the ends of the eggplant. If using baby eggplant, peel them. Place in a steamer basket set over a pan of simmering water. Cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, you can wrap the eggplants individually in parchment and microwave until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.) Halve eggplants lengthwise.
- Transfer eggplants to a platter, cut side up. Spoon peanut sauce over eggplant. Garnish with peanuts and scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED EGGPLANT SALAD
This appetizer is a sweet side salad that complements any main dish.
Provided by Eirrehc Guadalupe
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add eggplant, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
- Peel eggplant and dice; transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes, onions, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Stir in chile pepper and garlic; mix all together well.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 456.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI
Make and share this Steamed Eggplant With Garlic and Chilli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by melting pot
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
- Slice eggplant into thin slices and place on a heatproof plate. Place plate in a steamer, cover with lid and steam for 15 minutes.
- Pour over sauce and steam for another 5 minutes.
- Serve sprinkled with 1 finely sliced small red chilli and 1 small handful chopped coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.1
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