Steamed Eggplant With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Eggplant With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons sambal olek or other chile paste; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 6 Asian or baby eggplant; 1/4 cup chopped, roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup sliced scallions

Servings: persons

1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sambal olek or other chile paste
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
6 Asian or baby eggplant
1/4 cup chopped, roasted peanuts
1/4 cup sliced scallions

1
In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, 1/3 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, sambal olek and garlic.
2
Trim the ends of the eggplant.
3
If using baby eggplant, peel them.
4
Place in a steamer basket set over a pan of simmering water.
5
Cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
6
(Alternatively, you can wrap the eggplants individually in parchment and microwave until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.)
7
Halve eggplants lengthwise.
8
Transfer eggplants to a platter, cut side up.
9
Spoon peanut sauce over eggplant.
10
Garnish with peanuts and scallions.

320

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, and more.

Yes, Steamed Eggplant With Spicy Peanut 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.

Steamed Eggplant With Spicy Peanut Sauce

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