COLD EGGPLANT WITH SPICY ASIAN PEANUT DRESSING

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Don't know what to do with those beautiful, skinny Japanese eggplants? Try this. It's easy, healthy, and even better the next day. Slim Japanese eggplants are steamed and marinated in a spicy peanut dressing. Comes from World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey. Can also be made with regular eggplants cut the same way.

Provided by katez21

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 small Japanese eggplants or 2 medium eggplants, about 6 inches long (about 10 oz)
4 teaspoons peanut butter, chunky or smooth
4 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dry sherry or 2 teaspoons mirin
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
4 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Quarter the eggplants and cut them crosswise into 3-inch sections.
  • Steam over high heat until tender, 10-15 minutes, using a bamboo steamer or steamer basket.
  • Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients for the sauce, except the cilantro, and mix well.
  • When eggplants are tender, gently mix into the sauce in a serving dish. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 1321.1, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 32, Sugar 27, Protein 13.3

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