Steamed Aubergines in Garlic Peanut Sauce
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Steamed Aubergines in Garlic Peanut Sauce, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 Chinese aubergines ((about 9 oz. / 270 g))
- • 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural peanut butter ((or Chinese sesame paste))
- • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((or rice vinegar))
- • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
- • 2 teaspoons sugar
- • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- • 1 spring onions (thinly sliced)
- • 2 teaspoons homemade chilli oil (or to taste (Optional, but highly recommended))
- • Chopped spring onions, and / or toasted sesame seeds (for garnish(Optional))
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 pan 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, and 15 minutes for a very tender texture.
While cooking the aubergines, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. You might need to add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of water to the sauce and mix again, to get the desired consistency.
When the aubergines is cooked, remove the steamer from your stove immediately. Carefully uncover the steamer and let the steam out. Remove the plate of aubergines from the steamer with your oven mitts on. Let the aubergines cool down for a few minutes. The aubergines can be eaten at room temperature, cold, or slightly warm. Drain the liquid from the plate if there is any.
When you’re ready to serve, pour the sauce over the aubergines. Garnish with more chopped spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, and / or chilli oil. Enjoy!