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Aubergines met rijst en Aziatische sauzen

Although I'm crazy about Asian food, I found it difficult to cook it at home. Recreating those flavor combinations felt quite challenging — a real test! But with four different Asian sauces—sambal, soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame sauce—you'll really be transported to Asian flavors.

Recipe

Eggplants with Rice and Asian Sauces

Most Asian sauces can be found at the supermarket! Note: this dish is not gluten-free.

Course Main course
Kitchen Asian
Servings Serves 2

Preparation time

Preparation time 40 min
Time in oven 30 min
Total 40 min

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Grill pan
  • Saucepan
  • Cooking pot
  • Rice cooker
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 175 g rice
  • 2 eggplants
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame sauce
  • 1 small teaspoon sambal

Eggplants with Rice and Asian Sauces

    1. Wash the eggplants, cut off the crown and slice each eggplant lengthwise into four pieces. Grill for about 30 minutes (note: baking time may vary by oven) at 200°C.
    2. Finely chop the two spring onions and do the same with the shallot. Put the olive oil into a small saucepan and warm it. Then add half of the spring onions (keep the other half aside) and the shallot. Stir with a spoon. Also add the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame sauce and sambal. Stir and let simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Don't let the sauce boil too hard; if needed, turn the heat down further.
    3. Cook the rice. I always use a small jar and add 1 jar of rice to 1.5 jars of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the rice is done.
    4. Serve the rice. Place the eggplants on top. Use a spoon to spread the sauce over the eggplants. Garnish with the remaining spring onions and optionally some sesame seeds. Enjoy!

This dish combines tender grilled eggplant with an aromatic Asian sauce based on soy, oyster and sesame. The rice provides a neutral base that balances the flavors nicely. Perfect as a light but flavorful dinner.

Serve the eggplants generously drizzled with the warm sauce and garnish with the remaining spring onion for a fresh bite. A sprinkle of sesame seeds finishes the dish. Enjoy your meal!