Strange Flavor Eggplant Spread

An eggplant spread used by China Moon Cafe. Delicious!! A smooth roasted eggplant spread flavored with garlic, ginger, sesame oil and green onion. Spread on crusty bread.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick the eggplant several times with a fork, and remove the leaves. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes in the oven, turning over once, until tender. Remove from the oven, and slit open to cool.

Step: 2

While the eggplant are still warm, remove the stem end and peel. Cut into chunks, and place them in the container of a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.

Step: 3

In a small dish, combine the garlic, ginger, green onions, and red pepper flakes. In a separate dish, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and hot water.

Step: 4

Heat a wok over high heat until hot enough to evaporate a drop of water. Pour in the peanut oil, and swirl to coat the wok. When the oil is hot, dump in the garlic mixture, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the eggplant puree, cooking just until heated through. Remove to a serving dish, and stir in the sesame oil. Allow to cool, and serve at room temperature as a spread for the bread.

Per Serving: 316 calories; protein 10.5g; carbohydrates 55.7g; fat 6.5g; sodium 948.1mg.

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