How to Make Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to versatile ingredients, eggplant is a standout choice. This vegetable is capable of absorbing bold flavors and transforming into an array of delicious dishes. If you're looking to add some excitement to your next meal, then look no further than this Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread recipe. This dish is a fusion of traditional Chinese flavors and modern culinary techniques, resulting in a unique and appetizing spread that's perfect for serving as an appetizer or snack. Whether yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick the eggplant several times with a fork, and remove the leaves. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven, turning over once, until tender. Remove from the oven, and slit open to cool.
  • While the eggplant are still warm, remove the stem end and peel. Cut into chunks, and place them in the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • In a small dish, combine the garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes. In a separate dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water.
  • Heat a wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water. Pour in the peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. When the oil is hot, dump in the garlic mixture, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the eggplant puree, cooking just until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and stir in the sesame oil. Allow to cool, and serve at room temperature as a spread for the bread.
  • Nutrition

    316 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 948mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 335mg