Grilled Eggplant In Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce Food

GRILLED EGGPLANT ROUNDS WITH SWEET CHILE SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic and ginger and saute stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Add the lime juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and chile peppers and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring once in a while, for 20 minutes or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Put the eggplant rounds into a medium bowl along with the vegetable oil and salt and pepper to taste, and toss to coat. Cook the eggplant on the grill over medium-high heat and cook until browned and soft, about 4 minutes per side. To check for doneness: Cut into the eggplant and check to be sure the interior looks moist. Brush the eggplant on both sides with the chile sauce, leave it on the grill for about 10 seconds and then remove it from the grill. Sprinkle with the scallions, coriander and red pepper flakes. Serve warm.

ASIAN GRILLED EGGPLANT WRAPS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250 degrees. Wrap tortillas in foil and bake about 10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together garlic, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Preheat stove-top grill or griddle according to manufacturer's directions. Brush eggplant lightly with oil and place, oiled side down, on grill. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a platter and brush with garlic sauce, then cut each slice into three.
• To assemble, place 2 to 3 pieces eggplant in each tortilla. Garnish wit h dollop of yogurt and sprinkling of sesame seeds. Wrap tortilla around filling ingredients.