SPICY EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SESAME OIL
This Chinese-inspired salad has complex flavors and is quite refreshing. At the market, choose eggplants that are firm and shiny; they will taste sweeter and have fewer seeds. Make it several hours ahead or up to a day in advance. It's best served at room temperature or cool.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the eggplants in a covered steamer over rapidly boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Put the flesh in a fine meshed strainer to drain excess liquid.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, salt and sugar. Add garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vegetable oil and hot pepper oil, if using.
- Put drained eggplants in a bowl. Using 2 forks, shred the eggplants a bit, then pour dressing over and toss, coating well. Leave to rest for 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped cilantro. Pile eggplants on a platter and sprinkle with scallions. Garnish with serrano chile, if using, and cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Zoe Coombs
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant but this salad was really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful.
Sakib khan Sakib
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the spicy kick from the chili peppers.
Keziah Topkin
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Leonard Jonas
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and the eggplant is cooked to perfection.
Kayla Morse
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.
Nelly Flores
[email protected]Not a fan of eggplant but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing is amazing!
Dipto Das
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The eggplant is tender and the dressing is delicious.
Yassmina Leila
[email protected]I love eggplant and this salad is a great way to enjoy it. The dressing is flavorful and the eggplant is cooked perfectly.
Teresa Tangen
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! Will definitely make it again.
goodness adikwu
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! So easy to make and so delicious.
Rilwan Lawan
[email protected]This eggplant salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the spicy, tangy flavor and the sesame oil added a wonderful nutty flavor.