Indonesian Eggplant with Peanut Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Textures
Indonesian Eggplant with Peanut Sauce, also known as Terong Balado, is a symphony of flavors and textures that embodies the culinary richness of Indonesia. This delectable dish showcases tender eggplants smothered in a thick, savory peanut sauce, creating a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and nutty notes. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of crispy eggplant, creamy peanut sauce, and a hint of heat from red chilies. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the intricacies of this beloved Indonesian dish, exploring two variations: the classic Terong Balado and a vegan-friendly rendition that caters to diverse dietary preferences. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
INDONESIAN EGGPLANT WITH PEANUT SAUCE
In the classic Indonesian dish, called Petjel Terong, the eggplant is usually deep-fried. In this healthier version, the eggplant is baked in the oven with a small amount of olive oil. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the peanut butter are heavenly. As a side dish, this serves 4, but will serve 3 as a main dish. From Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425*F. Halve the eggplant lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the eggplant slices on a lightly oiled baking sheet, brush them with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake, turning once, until softened and browned on both sides, about 15 minutes.
- While the eggplant is baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, tamari, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on a platter and top with the sauce. Garnish with the parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 12.9, Sodium 336.3, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8, Protein 7.1
INDONESIAN-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE W
Steps:
- Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with salt, let it drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat it dry. In a small saucepan cook the garlic, the shallot, and the chili in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, add the peanuts, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, the sugar, the lemon juice, and 1 cup water, boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly, and add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the eggplant, patted dry, with the vegetable oil and grill it on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it is just cooked. Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and spoon the peanut sauce over it. Serves 4. Gourmet July 1990
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 37.8987999999952 g, Carbohydrate 63.2940749776309 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 23.2600005208831 g, Protein 20.1096499994028 g, SaturatedFat 5.33249999999947 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (677g), Sodium 186.162499731628 mg, Sugar 40.0340744567478 g, TransFat 2.12356999999865 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Here's a great grilled dish for vegetarians-serve with Chicken Satay, recipe #55782 for your meat loving friends and family and everyones happy!
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, sugar and water, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add a touch of water-you want the sauce to be the consistency of hot fudge sauce.
- Keep warm over low heat.
- Heat your grill to medium high heat.
- Slice the eggplant 1/2 inch thick.
- Brush both sides with oil and lightly salt.
- Grill for 8-10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Brush lightly with sauce and serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 5803.1, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 23.9
INDONESIAN-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE WHITE
Provided by Debbie White
Categories Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Peanut Eggplant Hot Pepper Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Vegan Boil Gourmet Atlanta Georgia
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with salt, let it drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat it dry. In a small saucepan cook the garlic, the shallot, and the chili in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, add the peanuts, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, the sugar, the lemon juice, and 1 cup water, boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly, and add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the eggplant, patted dry, with the vegetable oil and grill it on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning it, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it is just cooked. Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and spoon the peanut sauce over it.
INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE
This is a great topping to put over rice and vegies. An friend who grew up in indonesia gave me this recipe.
Provided by Lisa Bingham
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together and add water (based on how thick you would like it to be).
- Cook on medium heat in sauce pan until sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Serve over rice and/or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Sodium 681.7, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 32.8, Protein 16.5
SAUS KACANG (INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE)
This peanut sauce recipe is based on my mom's version, which accompanies Gado Gado. Raw peanuts are roasted and then ground for the best flavor.
Provided by Patricia Tanumihardja
Categories Peanut Sauce Vegetarian Vegan Wheat/Gluten-Free Soy Free Dip Condiment/Spread
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the oil into a large wok or and set over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add the peanuts and stir and cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Toss them continuously so they cook evenly without burning.
- Scoop up the peanuts with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to cool. Remove any burnt peanuts, they will taste bitter.
- When the peanuts are cool enough to handle, grind them in a small food processor or pulverize them with a mortar and pestle until they have the texture of coarse sand.
- Mix the water together with the lime leaves, tamarind, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then adjust the heat until it is bubbling gently. Simmer for about 5 minutes, breaking up the tamarind pulp.
- Remove the lime leaves and any chunks of tamarind pulp with a slotted spoon. Add the ground peanuts and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat and simmer gently until thick and creamy like gravy, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often so the sauce doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sambal oelek and Thai chilies (if using). Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, making sure the acidity of the tamarind or lime sings through.
- Serve the peanut sauce with vegetables or as a dipping sauce for grilled kebabs.
INDONESIAN-STYLE GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Make and share this Indonesian-Style Grilled Eggplant With Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the eggplant lightly with salt, let it drain in a colander for 1 hour, and pat it dry.
- In a small saucepan cook the garlic, the shallot, and the chili in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the peanuts, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the soy sauce, the sugar, the lemon juice, and 1 cup water, bring to a boil and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Brush the dried eggplant with the vegetable oil and grill it, turning it, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it is just cooked. You can grill this outside over charcoal or on a stovetop or George Forman grill.
- Transfer the eggplant to a serving plate and spoon the peanut sauce over it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 287.4, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.7, Protein 5.5
INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE
Make and share this Indonesian Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by brianl
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Puree peanut butter, garlic, chille peppers, ginger root, and brown sugar in food processor.
- Transfer mixture to heavy saucepan.
- Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce and molasses.
- Gently simmer, uncovered, until sauce is thick and full flavored, about 30 minutes, stirring often.
- Let sauce cool to room temperature.
- Correct seasoning, adding soy sauce or lime juice to taste.
THE BEST INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE
This recipe comes from the vegetarian times and is actually a vegan recipe, though I am not either of those things :-). I made this because I just LOVE peanut sauces and this is the best one I have had, not to mention how simple it was to make! I used reduced fat peanut butter and it didn't seem to affect the recipe at all. It will keep up to a week or so in the fridge and personally, I like to either toss it with noodles and chicken or serve it with chicken chunks over brown rice. I don't like things spicy and this was perfect. I also saute the chicken chunks in 1 tsp sesame oil just to enhance the flavor. It makes quite a bit of sauce, I would say it serves 6! Enjoy!
Provided by Quistis145
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat Oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Saute shallot in oil 2 minutes, or until beginning to soften.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and saute 1 minute (until fragrant).
- Whisk in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water until smooth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer about 5 minutes.
- stir in lime juice.
- This can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 200.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.7
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant. Look for eggplants that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have wrinkles or bruises.
- Cut the eggplant properly. Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. If you are using a large eggplant, you may need to cut it into quarters or eighths.
- Cook the eggplant properly. The eggplant should be cooked until it is tender but not mushy. You can cook the eggplant in a variety of ways, such as frying, roasting, or grilling.
- Make the peanut sauce ahead of time. The peanut sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance. This will save you time when you are ready to assemble the dish.
- Serve the dish immediately. The eggplant and peanut sauce are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that the eggplant is still crispy and the peanut sauce is still warm.
Conclusion:
Indonesian eggplant with peanut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the peanut sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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