Grilled Eggplant with Sesame-Hoisin Sauce

By amaliana

Grilling imparts a flavor to foods that no other cooking method can duplicate. Here, eggplant combines with ginger, scallions, sesame oil and hoisin sauce for an exotic taste.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant (unpeeled)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbs. tamari
• 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 2 Tbs. sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tbs. minced ginger root
• 4 scallions, sliced thinly
• 1 Tbs. sesame seeds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Slice eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and place in a colander. Cover with a plate weighted down with a few heavy cans for 3o minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together hoisin sauce, tamari, vinegar, sugar, hot pepper sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a medium bowl. Rinse eggplant, drain and pat dry. Preheat a grill or broiler. Place eggplant slices on a cookie sheet or directly on grill and cook until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.