Steamed Eggplant Salad

Sweet, savory, and spicy thanks to steamed eggplant, tomatoes, sugar, and chile peppers, this chilled salad complements any main dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 4 medium eggplants
• 2 medium white onions, chopped
• ¼ cup light soy sauce
• ⅛ cup white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 chile pepper, minced
• ½ head garlic, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add eggplant, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Peel eggplant and dice; transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes, onions, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Stir in chile pepper and garlic; mix all together well.

Step 3

Chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.