Grilled Chinese Eggplant
This delightful grilled Chinese eggplant is flavored with a well-balanced combination of sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and soy sauce. Treat your family to this delicious side dish!
Ingredients
- 4 Chinese or Japanese eggplants
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil, plus 1 teaspoon for the grill
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp finely grated ginger
- 2 tsp seasoned rice vinegar
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. If very long, cut the halves into shorter lengths. Place them in a food storage bag.4 Chinese or Japanese eggplants
- Combine 4 tablespoons of oil, sesame oil, the soy sauce, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a separate bowl and set aside. You'll use it to baste the eggplant later. (Use only this reserved marinade for basting.)4 tbsp vegetable oil | 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil | 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce | 2 tsp finely grated ginger | 2 tsp seasoned rice vinegar
- Add the remaining marinade to the bag with the eggplant, then knead the bag lightly to coat the eggplant slices. Let the eggplant pieces marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate them for up to 2 hours.
- Brush the grill grates with about 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and heat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F to 400°F on a gas grill.
- Place the eggplant slices on the grill over direct heat and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Brush with the reserved marinade, then arrange the slices on a serving platter and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.Sesame seeds | Chopped cilantro
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 149mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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