Best 5 Hoisin Eggplant Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than hoisin eggplant! This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, featuring tender eggplant slices coated in a rich and aromatic hoisin sauce. It's a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Asia. This article presents three tempting recipes for hoisin eggplant: a classic version, a spicy Szechuan-inspired variation, and a vegetarian delight packed with colorful vegetables. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dish, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of hoisin eggplant, where every bite is a celebration of taste and texture.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY HOISIN GLAZED EGGPLANT



Spicy Hoisin Glazed Eggplant image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 medium eggplant, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, lengthwise
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and red chili flakes and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the hoisin, vinegar and soy sauce until combined and then strain, reserving the sauce.
  • Heat grill to high.
  • Brush eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on the grill and grill until golden brown and slighty charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush with some of the glaze, turn over and continue grilling just until cooked through, brushing with more of the glaze, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and brush with the remaining glaze. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the cilantro.

HOISIN-GLAZED EGGPLANT



Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant image

Brush this sweet, salty Asian sauce on the eggplant and enjoy a whole new twist on grilled vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 baby eggplants (1 1/4 pounds) or 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1-inch-thick slices and scored
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce and 1 tablespoon oil; set aside.
  • Halve eggplants lengthwise; slice a bit off the skin side so they lie flat, and score both sides in a crisscross pattern.
  • Brush both sides of eggplant halves with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt. Grill until charred and tender, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Brush both sides generously with reserved hoisin mixture; grill each side again just to glaze, about 1 minute per side. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 1 g

HOISIN EGGPLANT



Hoisin Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Halve 3 Japanese eggplants lengthwise; brush all over with olive oil and season with salt. Grill 5 to 7 minutes per side, brushing with a mixture of 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and 1 to 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce. Top with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) GLAZED WITH HOISIN SAUCE



Eggplant (Aubergine) Glazed With Hoisin Sauce image

This is a wonderful way to eat eggplant. Its also a nice item to serve when you are grilling for vegetarians :-) Doubles, triples, etc very easily!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/8 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 tablespoon oil (I use canola)
2 baby eggplants, halved lengthwise
salt, to season
1/2 tablespoon oil, to grill (I use canola)

Steps:

  • Slice a bit off the skin side of the eggplant so they lie flat, and score both sides in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Heat your grill to medium.
  • Combine hoisin and oil, and whisk vigorously, set aside.
  • Brush both sides of your eggplant halves with 1/2 tablespoon oil, and season with salt.
  • Grilled until charred and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • With a brush, generously coat both sides of eggplant with the reserved hoisin/oil mixture.
  • Return eggplant to grill and allow to glaze 1 minute per side, no more, as it will burn.
  • Serve immediately!
  • ENJOY!

HOISIN EGGPLANT CHICKEN



Hoisin Eggplant Chicken image

A Chinese chicken recipe that you can use as a cholent substitute (if you can find a kosher hoisin sauce- Tastepadthai.com has one, and I think Iron Chef does as well).

Provided by lewyn

Categories     Stew

Time 8h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 large eggplant
2 frozen skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cook in crock pot for 8 hours.

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, cut the eggplant into uniform-sized pieces.
  • Soaking the eggplant in salted water helps to remove the bitterness and excess moisture.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or wok to prevent the eggplant from sticking.
  • Keep the eggplant moving in the pan to prevent it from burning.
  • Add the hoisin sauce mixture towards the end of cooking to prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the hoisin eggplant with rice, noodles, or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

This hoisin eggplant recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The eggplant is tender and slightly crispy, while the hoisin sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table and is a great way to enjoy eggplant.

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