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Garlic Eggplant Salad

Steamed eggplant shredded into tender strips and tossed with a flavorful garlic, soy sauce, and black vinegar dressing.

30 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

ChineseSaladStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chinese eggplant, halved
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 2 stems green onion, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1 lb halved Chinese eggplant in a steamer basket over boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cover and steam for 12 to 15 minutes until tender when pierced with a chopstick.

  3. 3

    Remove Chinese eggplant from the steamer and allow it to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Shred Chinese eggplant lengthways into thin strips and transfer to a serving bowl.

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp chili oil, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  6. 6

    Pour the garlic sauce over Chinese eggplant and toss gently.

  7. 7

    Garnish with 2 stems sliced green onion before serving cold or at room temperature.

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Questions

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Garlic Eggplant Salad?

The entry for Garlic Eggplant Salad calls for 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Garlic Eggplant Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Garlic Eggplant Salad is 2 tbsp light soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Garlic Eggplant Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Garlic Eggplant Salad carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Garlic Eggplant Salad contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Garlic Eggplant Salad?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Garlic Eggplant Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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