MY MAMA'S WEIRD EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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Another recipe from my wonderful Mama. This flavour combination might seem a little strange (hence the name) but its really tasty. Try it!

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium eggplants
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
3 scallions, trimmed & minced (I use regular onions or shallots)
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Before cooking, prick eggplant in several places.
  • Micro wave about 5 minutes each on hi or until softish.
  • Peel and place pulp in food processor.
  • Process until smooth (set aside).
  • Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in medium pot over medium hi heat.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and quickly cook stirring constantly for one minute Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar just until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add at once to the skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the pureed eggplant and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.2, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 1783.8, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 34.2, Protein 9.7

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