Fairy Tale Eggplant with Sesame Soy Marinade

Fairy Tale Eggplant with Sesame Soy Marinade

Fairy Tale Eggplant with Sesame Soy Marinade is easy to make and absolutely delicious. This eggplant makes the perfect side dish!

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy
ChineseVeganSidesVegetables

Ingredients

  • 10 ouncesfairy tale eggplant
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonsesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoonrice wine vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 pinchsalt

Instructions

  1. 1

    First, cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and remove stems.

  2. 2

    Next, make the marinade. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder and salt to an airtight container. Throw the cut eggplants on top. Place the lid on top and shake it very well until all of the eggplants are coated. Put the container into the fridge for 15 minutes for the eggplants to marinate.

  3. 3

    Heat a pan on medium low heat. Place the eggplants flesh side down. Cook one side for 2-4 minutes. Then, flip and cook the other side for 2-4 minutes. Smaller eggplants cook faster compared to larger.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately. Top with sesame seeds.