Thai Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Get ready for a flavor explosion with our grilled eggplant recipe! Topped with a mouthwatering spicy peanut sauce, this dish is the perfect combination of smoky, charred goodness and zesty, nutty deliciousness.

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Serves
4
Total Time
25
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
20

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Jasmati White Rice
  • null 1 1/2 lbs Japanese eggplants (4-5 medium), sliced lengthwise
  • null 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • null 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • null 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • null 1 tbsp lime juice
  • null 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • null 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • null 1 tbsp ginger root, grated
  • null 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • null water, as needed
  • null 1 small head bibb or other large leaf lettuce
  • null chopped scallion, cilantro or peanuts (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat stovetop or outdoor grill. Prepare rice according to package instructions.
  2. Toss eggplant with vegetable oil and grill, turning occasionally to prevent burning, until eggplant is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. While the eggplant is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce , brown sugar, ginger and pepper flakes until smooth. Thin out the sauce with water to a medium thick, pourable consistency.
  4. On a large platter, place rice on a bed of lettuce. Arrange eggplant over the rice. Drizzle with sauce. Garnish if desired.