Cold Eggplant With Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Cold Eggplant With Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
96
Sugar
4g
Fat
7g
Cold Eggplant With Spicy Asian Peanut Dressing is a dish that originates from Asia. Eggplants are first baked and then served cold with Peanut Dressing. This dish offers a great combination of flavors from sweet to the spicy kick of the chili paste. The peanut butter adds some creaminess and nuttiness to the dish. Adding freshly chopped cilantro before serving adds a vibrant color and a fresh taste to the dish. This dish is simple to prepare and won't take long. You can serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish to your main course.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Cut the eggplants in half, lengthwise, and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet, cut-side down
3.Bake the eggplants in the preheated oven until they are tender and slightly browned, for about 35-40 minutes
4.While the eggplants are baking, you can prepare the peanut sauce
5.In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the peanut sauce; peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, salt, garlic and red chile paste, and minced ginger
6.Once the eggplants are cooked, let them cool down and then spoon the peanut sauce over the eggplants
7.Garnish with some chopped cilantro and serve chilled

PROS

This dish uses a simple and healthy sauce that can be served with many other dishes.

The eggplants are a low-calorie source of vitamins and fiber.

CONS

Some people find eggplants to be bitter.
Additionally, some of the ingredients in the sauce may not be available in all regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants are low in calories and offer several nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are rich in antioxidants that may help protect against various diseases and may improve heart health.

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