My Mama's Weird Eggplant (Aubergine)

Name: My Mama's Weird Eggplant (Aubergine)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger; 3 scallions, trimmed & minced (I use regular onions or shallots); 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Submitted by Miraklegirl

"Another recipe from my wonderful Mama. This flavour combination might seem a little strange (hence the name) but its really tasty. Try it!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 2 cups

ingredients

2 medium eggplants
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
3 scallions, trimmed & minced (I use regular onions or shallots)
3 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

directions

Before cooking, prick eggplant in several places.
Micro wave about 5 minutes each on hi or until softish.
Peel and place pulp in food processor.
Process until smooth (set aside).
Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in medium pot over medium hi heat.
Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and quickly cook stirring constantly for one minute Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar just until the sugar is dissolved.
Add at once to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Stir in the pureed eggplant and simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.

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Reviews

There's nothing weird about this! I added some cayenne pepper flakes and served this alongside some hummous and tehina, with toasted pita triangles for scooping and dipping!

Mirj2338
tried it once and i still prefer if i did not puree the eggplant. however, it does taste wonderful.

foodcrazee
This was just okay for us - we had this over brown rice. My boyfriend said it was slightly bland and needed some texture. If I made it again, I would probably increase the spices and maybe cube the eggplant instead. My biggest difficulty/struggle with this recipe was with step 3, peeling the eggplant. I resorted to scooping out the flesh, but still took me about 20 minutes to peel and was totally frustrated. Anyone know an easier way to peel it?

zaar junkie
This is excellent! I tossed it with some penne pasta and used the scallions as garnish. I am calling it an asian eggplant sauce. Thanks for the very unique recipe!

toohot4u
I'll admit it, I was skeptical but I was looking for a quick weeknight meal before we ran off to an activity. I was pleasantly surprised. This is yummy! I served it over whole wheat spaghetti. My 6 year old told me to give it 5 stars!

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This was just okay for us - we had this over brown rice. My boyfriend said it was slightly bland and needed some texture. If I made it again, I would probably increase the spices and maybe cube the eggplant instead. My biggest difficulty/struggle with this recipe was with step 3, peeling the eggplant. I resorted to scooping out the flesh, but still took me about 20 minutes to peel and was totally frustrated. Anyone know an easier way to peel it?

zaar junkie