Grilled Eggplant and Rice Recipe

The smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant pairs perfectly with fluffy RiceSelect® Premium Jasmine Rice for a hearty and flavorful Grilled Eggplant and Rice dinner.

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Serves
4
Total Time
35
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
20

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Premium Jasmine Rice
  • null 1 large eggplant, 1-inch thick slices
  • null 4 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • null 1 garlic clove, minced
  • null ½ cup onion, thinly sliced
  • null 1 tsp shrimp paste
  • null 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • null ¼ cup water
  • null ¼ tsp salt
  • null ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Brush eggplant slices with 2 Tbsp of oil and place on a grill. Cook until soft, and the skin is blistered and has some char. Remove eggplant and let it slightly cool, then chop.
  3. In a wok or large skillet (if wok not available) on high heat add remaining oil, onion, garlic, and shrimp paste. Stir fry for two minutes.
  4. Add in eggplant, soy sauce, and water. Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve ingredients over hot rice.