Roasted Eggplant Salad
khayan dhi pope thote
This salad is wonderfully intense, not only from the aromatic crispy garlic and fresh coriander, but also because the roasted eggplants give it a distinctive smoky flavour. The chopped peanuts and sesame seeds add a crunchy texture to the soft flesh, which is dressed with garlic oil, fish sauce and lime juice.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced & soaked in cold water
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon dried shrimps, pounded into floss
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon roasted peanuts, chopped
- small handful of fresh coriander, chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
Recipe Steps:
- To get that lovely smoky flavour, place the eggplants whole on a flat baking sheet lined with foil. Pierce the eggplants with a knife to stop them bursting during cooking. Place under a hot grill for 15-25 minutes turning them occasionally. Be sure to let the skin colour and char.
- While the eggplants are grilling, make the crispy garlic and oil. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and fry the garlic until golden and aromatic. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool. Drain the shallots and squeeze them in your hands to remove any water. Pop them in a bowl.
- When the eggplants are ready, cool a little until they can be handled. Cut them in half and scoop out the flesh into the bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon of the frying oil and the garnishes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning so there is a balance of salt and sourness. Serve while the salad is still a little warm.
Serving Size: 2
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
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