Sichuan Eggplant Spread

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplant (2 pounds)
  • 6 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place eggplant on cookie sheet; pierce several times with fork. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil; place on cookie sheet with eggplant. Bake about 30 minutes or until garlic is tender; remove garlic from oven. Continue baking eggplant about 45 minutes longer or until blackened and collapsed. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • 2
    Cut eggplant in half. Scrape out pulp onto chopping board; discard skin. Squeeze roasted garlic out of skins onto eggplant. Coarsely chop eggplant with garlic; place in medium glass or plastic bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Calories
10
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
100mg
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
Free
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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