eggplant

  • Eggplant Char Siu Style, from Hetty Lui McKinnon’s Tenderheart

    You can find the original recipe here, and the cookbook here. I only used one eggplant because that’s all I had from the CSA farm box, plus it’s only hubby and I who eat eggplant around here (the others get… Continue reading

    Eggplant Char Siu Style, from Hetty Lui McKinnon’s Tenderheart
  • Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry

    Pan-fry eggplant cubes over low heat in a bit of oil until tender. Remove to a plate. Over high heat, stir-fry sliced scallions and minced ginger, one minute. Add back eggplant cubes and sauce mixture of soy sauce (use tamari… Continue reading

    Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
  • Stovetop Ratatouille, with Roasted Eggplant

    Ratatouille is just one of those dishes that make me happy-happy-happy. Besides having all my favorite veggies, it also has such a fun name to say: rat-a-too-ee. Doesn’t that word just make you smile? I try to make this often… Continue reading

    Stovetop Ratatouille, with Roasted Eggplant
  • Asian Braised Eggplant

    Cut eggplant into strips (about 3 1/2 inches x 1/2 inch). Heat canola oil in a wok over high heat. Add minced garlic and onions (sliced lengthwise) and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add eggplant slices and let sit 4 minutes or… Continue reading

    Asian Braised Eggplant
  • Eggplant with Savory Crumb Topping

    Cut eggplant(s) lengthwise into 1/2 inch slices. Salt lightly and let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on baking sheet. Transfer eggplant slices to baking sheet, coating them with… Continue reading

    Eggplant with Savory Crumb Topping
  • Cambodian Eggplant and Pork Stir-Fry (Cha Traop Dot)

    For 4-6 servings 1 pound eggplants 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound ground pork 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and minced 1/4 cup fish sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3… Continue reading

    Cambodian Eggplant and Pork Stir-Fry (Cha Traop Dot)
  • Eggplant Pizza

    Hubby Rating: 4 stars Kids’ Rating: 1 star From 1 medium eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/2″ thick (as you can see I didn’t peel it) Olive oil cooking spray (I used extra-virgin olive oil, poured into my refillable spray can)1… Continue reading

    Eggplant Pizza