Steamed Eggplant and Garlic Sesame Sauce

4.0 from 1 reviews

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Side Dish Vegetarian

Cuisines: Chinese

Ingredients: Vegetables

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants, peeled, quartered, and cut into 2 inch lengths
• Sauce
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or peanut oil)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese wine/Japanese sake
• 1 tablespoon honey/mirin
• Garnish
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare a steamer and steam eggplants for 10 minutes. Remove and arrange in a serving plate/bowl.
2. Combine neutral oil, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a microwave proof bowl. Cook in a microwave until the garlic is golden brown and crispy. (I use a 450 Watt setting for 3 minutes). Add soy sauce, Chinese wine/sake, and honey/mirin. Mix well and set aside.
3. After the eggplants have been plated, pour the sauce on the eggplants, and garnish with sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.