Eggplant with Sesame Sauce
Transform your kitchen into an oasis of bold, Asian-inspired flavors with this Eggplant with Sesame Sauce recipe. Perfectly pan-seared eggplant slices are tender on the inside and caramelized on the outside, then drizzled with a savory-sweet sesame sauce infused with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey (or maple syrup for a vegan twist). The nutty richness of sesame oil and the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic create a harmonious balance of flavors, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and optional scallion garnish adds delightful texture and brightness. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 35 minutes, is ideal as a light appetizer, side dish, or plant-based main course. Serve it warm or at room temperature—it’s equally irresistible either way! Keywords: Eggplant with Sesame Sauce, savory sesame sauce, Asian-inspired eggplant recipe, vegan-friendly eggplant dish, easy plant-based appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 stalks scallions (optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like vegetable or canola oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash and slice the eggplants into thick rounds (about 1/2 inch thick). Once sliced, sprinkle both sides of each eggplant round with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. This helps draw out any bitterness.
Meanwhile, prepare the sesame sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and ginger. Finely grate the garlic and ginger into the mixture. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and stir well. Set aside.
Pat the eggplant slices dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture and salt. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the neutral oil.
Place the eggplant slices in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and tender. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once all the eggplant slices are cooked, arrange them on a serving plate.
Drizzle the sesame sauce over the warm eggplant slices. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Thinly slice the scallions and sprinkle them on top as an optional garnish for added freshness and flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Eggplant with Sesame Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2922 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
