Steamed eggplant with soy and sesame

Prep
05m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Steamed eggplant with soy and sesame
Steamed eggplant with soy and sesame
Steamed eggplant with soy and sesame
Farm-fresh and full of flavour, courtesy of Rodney Dunn from the Agrarian Kitchen.

Ingredients (9)

  • 2 x 500g eggplants, quartered lengthways
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tbs Chinese rice wine (shaohsing – from Asian food shops)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 4cm piece (20g) ginger, finely grated
  • 2 spring onions, shredded
  • Toasted white sesame seeds, to serve

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Method

  • 1.
    In 2 batches, place eggplant in a steamer over a saucepan of simmering water and steam for 15 minutes or until tender. Set first batch aside, covered with foil, on a tray and repeat with remaining eggplant.
  • 2.
    Meanwhile, combine light and dark soy, sugar, rice wine and sesame oil in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes or until reduced slightly. Stir through ginger and set aside.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, place shredded spring onion in a bowl of iced water for 5 minutes to curl. Drain and pat dry with paper towel.
  • 4.
    Transfer eggplant to a serving dish, spoon over some warm soy dressing, and scatter with spring onion and sesame. Serve with remaining soy dressing.
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