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Thai Eggplant Salsa (Lyn
Belisle)
Olive oil spray 1 lb. Japanese (slender)
eggplant, ¼" dice ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tsp. toasted
sesame oil 1 Tbs. ginger, minced 1 tsp. garlic,
minced 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1 Tbs. sugar 2 small red bell
peppers, seeded & diced 1 medium red onion, diced 1
jalapeno pepper (or to taste), seeded & minced 1/3 cup
mint and/or Vietnamese coriander leaves, chopped Salt &
freshly ground pepper to taste
Lightly mist baking
sheet with cooking oil. Spread eggplant cubes evenly on baking
sheet. Roast until eggplant is soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool. Combine vinegar, sesame oil,
ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sugar in large bowl. Stir until
sugar is dissolved. Add roasted eggplant, bell peppers, onion,
jalapeno and herbs. Toss to combine. Season with salt and
pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before
serving. Makes 6 servings.
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