Steamed Eggplant With Minced Chicken In Rice Vinegar Food

STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH MINCED CHICKEN IN RICE VINEGAR

Steps:

• 3 small eggplants or 1 large eggplant, cut in chunks, place on the steamer, add vinegar sauce(sugar to add into vinegar).
• Steam the eggplant till soft (about 20 minutes).
• Stir fry the marinated minced chicken, once cooked, pour over onto the steamed eggplant.
• Steamed another 10 minutes to have the juices from the chicken to dissolve into the eggplant.
• When ready, sprinkle spring onion and sliced chilli.
• Serve with other dishes.
• Serve with steamed rice.

STEAMED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Quarter 2 pounds Japanese eggplants lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; season with salt. In two batches, cook the eggplants in a steamer over medium-high heat, tossing halfway, until softened, 6 minutes. Let cool on paper towels. Whisk 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons each sesame oil and minced garlic, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon gochugaru and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar in a large bowl. Toss the eggplants in the sauce; top with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

MINCED CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Prepare eggplant. Cut into large cubes, salt over colander to remove bitterness (at least 15 minutes).Put into top half of steamer, steam until tender and translucent, about fifteen minutes.
.
• Make sauce. Add all listed ingredients and mix with fork until corn starch dissolved. Set aside.
.
• Heat coconut oil in large saucepan. Saute half the garlic in coconut oil. Add minced chicken, cooking until light brown. Salt and pepper to taste. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
.
• Add olive oil to pan. Saute remaining two cloves garlic. 
.
• Add steamed eggplant, stirring briskly to avoid sticking. Add beef or chicken broth to pan. Add green onions, and add back cooked minced chicken.
. Pour prepared sauce over mixture, cook about two minutes until sauce thickens and eggplant begins to fall apart. Serve over steamed rice.
• Ingredient Notes:.
• Tamari Ginger Sauce:.
• I use Whole Foods Ginger Tamari sauce as a shortcut for first three ingredients. It is in the refrigerator case of produce section.
• Minced Chicken:.
• I use my Vitamix to mince chicken by covering breasts with water, then using Variable speed 4 for about 30 seconds to mince, and drain water. Don't use packaged ground chicken, the right consistency of the chicken is the essence of the dish. If you don't have a strong blender, then ask the people at the meat counter to mince.
• Coconut Oil:.
• Coconut oil is available at most markets and health food stores. This is one of the keys to getting the right taste. Don't confuse with the more widely used coconut milk.

COLD STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH SESAME SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, sesame or walnut oil, and canola oil. Add the optional ginger and/or garlic. Set aside.
• If you can find Japanese eggplant, cut them in half lengthwise. If using large globe eggplants, cut them lengthwise into quarters. Place in a steamer and steam 10 to 15 minutes, until thoroughly tender. Remove from the heat and cut in 3/4-inch wide slices. Season with salt. Toss gently with the dressing (it's okay if the eggplant falls apart a little) and half the chives while warm, and chill for 1 hour. Toss again and serve on a bed of baby arugula. Sprinkle the remaining chives over the top.

STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH MISO SAUCE (NASU DENGAKU)

Steps:

• Score the eggplants.
• Pour enough oil to come 1/3 of the way up a pan or wok. Heat until a cube of bread browns in 12 seconds.
• Halve the eggplant lengthwise. Lower carefully into the oil. Cook until browned.
• Transfer the eggplant into a steamed basket.
• Place basket over a pan of simmering water. Cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Serve with the dressing.
• For the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.

STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH SESAME SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim off the stem end of the eggplants. Cut them crosswise into pieces about 2 inches in length.
• Place the eggplant slices onto a steamer rack and steam over medium-high heat for 6-10 minutes, or until they are cooked to your liking.
• While the eggplants are steaming, make the sauce by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ground dried chillies, garlic, ginger and sugar.
• Stir well to blend flavors.
• Remove the eggplants from the steamer and slice each piece in half lengthwise and each half again into 2-3 long strips. Arrange the pieces in a single layer on a serving plate. Spoon the sesame-soy sauce evenly over the eggplant pieces, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. You can also garnish with green coriander/cilantro.

STEAMED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC AND CHILLI

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
• Slice eggplant into thin slices and place on a heatproof plate. Place plate in a steamer, cover with lid and steam for 15 minutes.
• Pour over sauce and steam for another 5 minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with 1 finely sliced small red chilli and 1 small handful chopped coriander.