Hubei Grilled Eggplant

Hubei Grilled Eggplant is a smoky, savory dish featuring tender eggplant infused with a delightful marinade, making it a perfect addition to any BBQ spread. This flavorful dish captures the essence of traditional Chinese cooking with its simple yet robust ingredients.

Ingredients

• Chinese eggplant - 2 medium (about 300g)
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Chili oil - 1 teaspoon
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Wash the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into halves or quarters, depending on their size.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, chili oil, and brown sugar to create the marinade.
4. Add the eggplant halves to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
5. Place the marinated eggplant on the grill, cut side down. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until they have nice grill marks.
6. Flip the eggplant and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and cooked through.
7. Remove the grilled eggplant from the grill and sprinkle with chopped spring onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from eggplant.
• Low in calories while providing a flavorful and satisfying dish.

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