Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Sauces and Sides
Aubergine Sauce and Side
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 2 medium aubergines, halved lengthwise
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- • 4 spring onions, sliced
- • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for spring onion oil
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1 red chili, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Halve the aubergines lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
2
Phase 2
Brush with oil and grill cut-side down until soft and charred, about 8 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Warm the spring onion oil, add the spring onions, and cook until wilted.
4
Phase 4
Simmer the fish sauce, sugar, and water until slightly syrupy.
5
Phase 5
Lay the aubergine on a plate, spoon over the spring onion oil and sauce, and top with chili.