Grilled Eggplant Vietnamese Style

Name: Grilled Eggplant Vietnamese Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for serving; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 2 eggplants (aubergines); 1 tbsp oil for frying; 2 stalks scallion; 3 tbsp Neutral flavor oil; 1 tbsp vegan fish sauce (or soy sauce); 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp vinegar; Juice from 1/4 a lime; 2 tbsp warm water; Sesame seeds or peanuts (optional topping); 3 cloves garlic; 1 bird-eyed Thai chili

A delicious and healthy Vietnamese-style grilled eggplant dish, featuring a flavorful combination of scallion oil and vegan fish sauce. Perfect as a light meal or side dish with a unique twist.

Allergens: none declared by this recipe.

Details

Author: CuisineSavvy
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Course: Main
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Diet: Vegan
Categories:#Vegan #Gluten-Free #Vietnamese #Grilled

Nutritional Values

This dish is rich in antioxidants from the eggplant, healthy fats from olive oil, and additional nutrients from the scallions and sesame seeds. The use of vegan fish sauce keeps it plant-based while providing a savory depth of flavor.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	150 kcal	--
Total Fat	12 g	15%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
Sodium	300 mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate	8 g	3%
Dietary Fiber	3 g	11%
Total Sugars	4 g	--
Protein	2 g	4%

Instructions

Cut each eggplant in half, and score each half in a criss-cross pattern.
Grill the eggplant on a pan/griller for 10-15 minutes on each side until both sides are charred and the eggplant is softened.
Finely dice the green onions, chili, and garlic.
To make the Scallion Oil: Heat 2 tbsp oil in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or on a pan/pot. The oil is ready when it sizzles upon contact with a chopstick.
In a bowl, add the scallion slices, then gradually pour in the hot oil. Combine together.
Make the nuoc mam cham (Vietnamese fish sauce mix) by combining vegan fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, warm water, minced garlic, and chili in a bowl. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
On a plate, add the grilled eggplant, then drizzle on top the scallion oil and fish sauce mix. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds or peanuts.

Grilled Eggplant Vietnamese Style

A delicious and healthy Vietnamese-style grilled eggplant dish, featuring a flavorful combination of scallion oil and vegan fish sauce. Perfect as a light meal or side dish with a unique twist.

Ingredients
[ ] 3 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
[ ] 3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for serving
[ ] 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
[ ] Freshly ground pepper
[ ] 2 eggplants (aubergines)
[ ] 1 tbsp oil for frying
[ ] 2 stalks scallion
[ ] 3 tbsp Neutral flavor oil
[ ] 1 tbsp vegan fish sauce (or soy sauce)
[ ] 1 tbsp sugar
[ ] 1 tbsp vinegar
[ ] Juice from 1/4 a lime
[ ] 2 tbsp warm water
[ ] Sesame seeds or peanuts (optional topping)
[ ] 3 cloves garlic
[ ] 1 bird-eyed Thai chili

Instructions
[ ] 1. Cut each eggplant in half, and score each half in a criss-cross pattern.
[ ] 2. Grill the eggplant on a pan/griller for 10-15 minutes on each side until both sides are charred and the eggplant is softened.
[ ] 3. Finely dice the green onions, chili, and garlic.
[ ] 4. To make the Scallion Oil: Heat 2 tbsp oil in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or on a pan/pot. The oil is ready when it sizzles upon contact with a chopstick.
[ ] 5. In a bowl, add the scallion slices, then gradually pour in the hot oil. Combine together.
[ ] 6. Make the nuoc mam cham (Vietnamese fish sauce mix) by combining vegan fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, warm water, minced garlic, and chili in a bowl. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
[ ] 7. On a plate, add the grilled eggplant, then drizzle on top the scallion oil and fish sauce mix. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds or peanuts.

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External Recipes

Grilled Eggplant (Health Score: 75)

HealthScore: 80

The health score reflects the use of whole, plant-based ingredients and healthy fats. The dish is low in calories, high in fiber, and provides a unique combination of flavors with minimal processed ingredients.