Japanese Eggplant Salad - heavenly flavours!
This Japanese Eggplant Salad came ab out because I hade bought a tree of coriander (cilantro) from our Asian greengrocer and had run across some gorgeous Japanese eggplants on my way home.
Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 800 grams Japanese eggplants (aubergines) (approximately 8 small)
- 1 ½ tablespoon sesame oil (Asian style)
- 4 tbsps MCT oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- ¼ cup lime juice (approximately 3 limes)
- 30 grams coriander (cilantro) (1 small bunch - ½ cup chopped leaves)
- 1 long red chilli (optional)
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds (toasted)
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and trim your eggplants, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut partway into the white flesh on a diagonal in a cross-hatch pattern.
- Place them in a large mixing bowl with the 3 tablespoons of MCT oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil, season with some salt and pepper and toss until combined.
- Preheat your barbecue to medium or use a large heavy-based frypan on medium heat.
Place your eggplant face down on your barbecue and cook for 4 minutes until it turns a light golden brown. Turn over, and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes.
To check if it is ready, squeeze the side of the eggplant, it should feel soft and spongy. - When your eggplant is done, place it in a large mixing bowl and immediately pour the lime juice on top. Then cut them in the middle with a pair of kitchen scissors so that they are easier to manage and to eat. Allow them to marinate in the lime juice.
- While your eggplant is marinating, wash the coriander, cut off the stalks and chop roughly and slice your chilli on the diagonal.
- Add the chopped coriander, the remaining 1 tablespoon of MCT and ½ tablespoon sesame oil, the sliced chilli and sesame seeds and toss until well combined, taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste
- Arrange in a salad bowl and serve when ready.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg