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Steamed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds & Spring Onions

Looking for a unique and healthy side? We suggest that you try our Steamed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds & Spring Onions recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Eggplant
  • 2 Eggplants topped and peeled
  • 5 Green onions white and green parts only
  • 1 Tbs Sesame seeds toasted
For the sauce
  • 2 1/2 Tsp Mirin
  • 1/2 Tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
  • 2 1/2 Tsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Maple syrup
  • 2 Tsp Fresh ginger root peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Method
 

  1. Top and peel the eggplants.
  2. Cut into halves.
  3. Fill a large steamer pot with water and place the eggplants into the steamer, then cover with a tight lid. Use tin foil to seal the edges if needed.
  4. Steam for 30 minutes.
  5. While the eggplants are steaming mix together the mirin, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, syrup, ginger, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Chop the spring onions.
  7. Toast the sesame seeds.
  8. Allow the eggplants to cool and shred into thin strips.
  9. Drain in a colander for about 15 minutes.
  10. Once the eggplant has been fully drained of any excess water mix with the sesame seeds and onions.
  11. Toss the eggplant mixture with the dressing, stirring thoroughly, to fully combine.
  12. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes and serve!