Spicy Aubergines Salad
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Spicy Aubergines Salad, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 Chinese aubergines (about 9 oz. / 270 g)
- • 2 tablespoons homemade chilli oil
- • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
- • 1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar
- • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- • 1 spring onions (thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish))
- • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation Steps
Cut aubergines into 2” (5 cm) long 1/2” (1 cm) thick sticks. Stack evenly on a plate that can fit into your steamer.
Set up your steamer by adding water to the pot and stacking the steaming rack on top. Place the plate of aubergines onto the steaming rack. Heat over medium-high heat, covered, until steam comes out of the steamer. Turn to medium heat. Let steam until aubergines reaches desired doneness, about 10 minutes for a chewy texture, or 15 minutes for a very tender texture. Once done, plate the aubergines in a serving dish.
Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour it over the steamed aubergines. Garnish with spring onions. Stir to mix everything together before eating.