Grilled Eggplant Elegance with Chinese Black Vinegar Glaze
Ingrediënten
Chinese Black Vinegar Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon crushed dry coriander place seeds in a small bowl and crush with the base of a glass
- ½ cup sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
Eggplant:
- 6 small eggplants
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Chinese black vinegar sauce prepared above
Instructies
Prepare Chinese Black Vinegar Sauce:
- Combine Chinese black vinegar, white sugar, and crushed coriander in a small bowl.
- Whisk in sesame oil until thick and soupy.
- Whisk in the chili paste.
Prepare Eggplant:
- Slice eggplant into ¾-inch thick rounds.
- Salt both sides and place in a shallow bowl while preparing the sauce.
- Rinse salt off the eggplant and blot dry with a paper towel. (The salt removes much of the bitterness.)
- Brush both sides of the eggplant with olive oil and let it stand.
- Mix the remaining olive oil with soy sauce.
Grill Eggplant:
- Preheat the grill.
- Grill the eggplant for about 4 minutes per side, brushing constantly with the oil/soy sauce mixture.
Serve:
- Lay grilled eggplant on a platter and pour the prepared Chinese Black Vinegar Sauce over it.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Note:
The Chinese Black Vinegar Sauce adds a rich, tangy flavor to the grilled eggplant.
Wine Advice:
Pair this Grilled Eggplant Elegance with Chinese Black Vinegar Glaze with a light-bodied Pinot Noir. The wine's subtle fruitiness complements the dish without overpowering the nuanced flavors of the Chinese black vinegar and grilled eggplant.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g
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