ROASTED JAPANESE EGGPLANT WITH CRUSHED TOMATO, PECORINO AND THYME
This roasted eggplant was adapted from a recipe from the Phoenix chef Chris Bianco, who regularly showcases Arizona eggplant as an antipasto at his restaurants Pizzeria Bianco and Tratto. But it works just as well with thick sliced conventional eggplant, and tomato sauce or sweet peppers substituted for the heirloom tomato. The succulent roasted eggplant comes together with the comforting flavors of the thyme, garlic and tomato. Serve as a side, or pair with polenta or fresh bread to round out a main course.
Provided by Brett Anderson
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings as an antipasto, or 2 as a main dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Peel the eggplant and place in a roasting pan or dish. Coat eggplant with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and light golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- While the eggplant cooks, hand-crush the tomato in a medium bowl and add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining olive oil and thyme sprigs. Stir to combine.
- When eggplant is tender and light golden brown, add tomato mixture to the roasting pan, and roast for another 10 minutes.
- Scatter with pecorino and roast for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Transfer to a serving dish, including the pan drippings, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1417 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
SPICY STIR-FRIED JAPANESE EGGPLANT AND CUCUMBER
This light side dish is inspired by a more substantial pork, cucumber and garlic dish in Grace Young's "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge." I'd never thought about stir-frying cucumber until I saw this recipe. It's a great idea: the crunchy, watery cucumber contrasts beautifully with the soft eggplant. Make sure to slice the eggplant thinly, or it won't cook through. This stir-fry cold is also good served cold.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim off the calyx end of the eggplants. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin (about 1/4 inch). Lightly salt, and toss in a colander. Allow to sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Squeeze out excess water, then dry between sheets of paper towel.
- Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place all of the ingredients near your wok or frying pan.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two from the surface of the pan. Add the peanut or canola oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the eggplant. Stir-fry for three to four minutes until cooked through. Add the ginger and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers and scallions or chives. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, and stir-fry one minute until the cucumber just begins to wilt. Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 806 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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