Sesame Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad
- Reviews 2
Ready In: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1⁄2 lbs Japanese eggplants, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1⁄4 cup water
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic, i like more
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Asian chili sauce, to taste
- 3 tablespoons minced or slivered green onions, including tops
Directions
- Place wok or skillet over high heat, when hot, add 2tbs oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- When hot but not smoking, about 1 minute, add eggplant, stir fry about 1 minute.
- Add water, or more as needed, and continue to stir-fry moving pan off and on the heat as necessary to prevent scorching, until water evaporates and eggplant is tender when pierced, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl, whisk to blend. Pour over cooled eggplant and toss to coat well.
- To serve, mound on a serving plate and garnish with onions.
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