Broiled Japanese Eggplant

By devogirl

An intensely flavored (but not overpowering) accompaniment for Asian-style dishes, this adds an enticing visual accent to the dinner plate as well.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 6 small Japanese eggplants, rinsed, stemmed, and cut in half lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat Broiler

2. Combine fir 4 ingredients in a medium bowl and stir.

3. Arrange the eggplants, cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan and distribute the marinade over them.

4. Broil until the eggplants begin turning dark adn are touched by charred spots, 6-8 minutes. Serve at once.