Steamed eggplant has a delicate, silky texture. You may have tasted similar light, refreshing eggplant dishes in Asian restaurants. Dress the eggplant while it's still hot; it will drink up the sauce so that flavor runs through and through. Then refrigerate and serve the salad cold.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, sesame or walnut oil, and canola oil. Add the optional ginger and/or garlic. Set aside.
- If you can find Japanese eggplant, cut them in half lengthwise. If using large globe eggplants, cut them lengthwise into quarters. Place in a steamer and steam 10 to 15 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and cut in 3/4-inch wide slices. Season with salt. Toss gently with the dressing (it's okay if the eggplant falls apart a little) and half the chives while warm, and chill for 1 hour. Toss again and serve on a bed of baby arugula. Sprinkle the remaining chives over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Queen Daniella
d@gmail.comThis dish is not for everyone. The eggplant has a slightly bitter taste, which some people may not enjoy.
Lawrence Samah
l-samah17@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The eggplant is so tender and the dressing is delicious.
Peggy “Piggy Sue” sue
p.s97@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Colleen spivey
spivey.c93@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that it's healthy and delicious.
Jayramyadav Yadav
yadav75@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some chopped chili peppers and a bit of garlic to give it more flavor.
Sanula Ranyuga
r_sanula@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of cold eggplant, but I loved this recipe. The dressing is so flavorful that it really elevates the dish.
Prophet Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi
e_prophet@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
hunny rahul
hunny.rahul@hotmail.comI found the dressing to be a bit too salty for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of soy sauce next time.
Manu Kw
k-m88@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Luffy San
luffy-san75@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the dressing was out of this world.
Yahir Hernandez
hernandez.y55@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the contrast between the cold eggplant and the warm dressing.
Ann
ann34@hotmail.comThe eggplant turned out a bit mushy for my taste, but the dressing was delicious. I'll try again with a different cooking method.
rana rehan
rehan-rana83@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe was to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
Brenda Anyango
anyango_brenda21@yahoo.comThis cold steamed eggplant dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was絶妙. The eggplant was perfectly tender and the sesame-soy dressing added a delicious umami flavor.