Grilled Asian Eggplant with Ginger Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Asian Eggplant with Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. water; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/4 c. finely grated fresh ginger; 2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger; 1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; salt; 8 Asian eggplants; Purple basil

Servings: persons

1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. finely grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger
1/4 c. unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
1/2 c. vegetable oil
salt
8 Asian eggplants
Purple basil

1
In a heatproof glass bowl, combine water and sugar and microwave at high power 10 seconds, until sugar is dissolved.
2
Add grated ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil and season with salt.
3
Set a large steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1/2 inch water, and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
4
Steam eggplant in batches, cut side down, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
5
Heat a grill pan.
6
Lightly brush eggplant all over with vegetable oil.
7
Grill over high heat until grill marks appear, about 30 seconds per side, then transfer to a serving platter.
8
Spoon ginger sauce over eggplant.
9
Garnish with purple basil (if using) and serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. water, 1 tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. sugar, 1/4 c. finely grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asian Eggplant with Ginger Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Asian Eggplant with Ginger Sauce

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