Steamed Aubergines with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Name: Steamed Aubergines with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 aubergines (eggplants) (about 750g/1lb 10oz total); 50 g (1¾ oz/¼ cup) caster (superfine) sugar; 75 ml (2½ fl oz/5 tbsp) dry sherry, such as Fino or Manzanilla; 3 aubergines (eggplants) (about 750g/1lb 10oz total); 120 g (4¼ oz) white miso paste; 400 g (14oz/scant 2 cups) cooked Japanese short grain rice (such as sushi rice); 200 g (7 oz) bunch of greens, such as kale or spring greens; 200 g (7 oz) bunch of greens, such as kale or spring greens; 1 tbsp honey or agave; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; Small bunch of spring onions (scallions), finely sliced; Small bunch of spring onions (scallions), finely sliced; 400 g (14oz/scant 2 cups) cooked Japanese short grain rice (such as sushi rice); 1 tbsp black rice vinegar; 4 tbsp crunchy peanut butter; 75 ml (2½ fl oz/5 tbsp) dry sherry, such as Fino or Manzanilla; 75 ml (2½ fl oz/5 tbsp) dry sherry, such as Fino or Manzanilla; 1 tbsp honey or agave; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 1–2 tbsp chilli paste; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Love Vegetables

By Anna Shepherd

Published 2024

About

People can be sceptical of aubergines that are steamed, pale and bare, finding reassurance in a Benidorm bronzage, with rich caramelisation all over. In fact, steaming is a speedy way of turning aubergines tender, without them becoming a sponge for oil. Once steamed, these are basted in a miso dressing before being grilled. Black rice vinegar is available in Asian supermarkets or online.

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Vegetarian

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