Description
A healthy dish that drastically reduces calories by 'steaming' eggplant without any oil, instead of the usual oil-absorbing methods. A punchy garlic sauce satisfies the appetite.
Restaurants serving Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Eggplant
- Grated garlic
- Thick soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Black vinegar
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Halve eggplants, score the skin finely.
- Soak in vinegar water for a few mins to prevent discoloration.
- Steam on high in a steamer (or Tatung cooker) for 10-
- mins until tender.
- Plate and drench in 'Suanni Jiang'—a mix of thick soy sauce, grated garlic, sesame oil, and a little black vinegar.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense raw garlic aroma and black vinegar acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Zucchini (different texture but delicious steamed)
Pairing
Brown rice、Chicken breast
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] Eggplants absorb oil like a sponge, often becoming high-calorie in Taiwanese Re Chao. However, 'Qingzheng' (steaming) using a Tatung cooker is common in Taiwanese homes. Zero oil, yet the gooey eggplant and garlic punch offer immense satisfaction.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Chill the steamed eggplant ice-cold in the fridge, eating it refreshingly like a 'cold soup ingredient'!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame