Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan) Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 long oriental eggplants; olive oil, for brushing; 1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup; 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon raw sugar; 1 teaspoon hot chili paste; ½ cup daikon radish, grated; 1 scallion, sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 dash nanami togarashi (option)

Servings: persons

2 -3 long oriental eggplants
olive oil, for brushing
1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon raw sugar
1 teaspoon hot chili paste
½ cup daikon radish, grated
1 scallion, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 dash nanami togarashi (option)

1
Slice eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and soak in water for 10 minutes to remove the bitter taste.
2
Heat water or dashi in a sauce pan and add tamari, ginger, sugar and chili paste to make a marinade.
3
When the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and set aside.
4
Spray or brush olive oil on one side of eggplant slices and grill them with the oiled side down for a few minutes until they are nicely browned.
5
Spray or brush olive on the top side of the eggplant slices, flip and grill the other side as well.
6
Soak the grilled eggplant slices in the marinade.
7
Refrigerate if you are going to serve it cold.
8
When you are ready to serve, place eggplant slices with some marinade in a dish, put grated daikon radish and scallion slices on top, and sprinkle sesame seeds and shichimi togarashi.
9
Infuse love and serve!

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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: 2 -3 long oriental eggplants, olive oil, for brushing, 1 cup water or 1 cup kombu dashi soup, 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan) 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 Eggplant in Spicy Marinade (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

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