An intensely flavored (but not overpowering) accompaniment for Asian-style dishes, this adds an enticing visual accent to the dinner plate as well.

　　

Ingredients

6 servings

　　2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (see note)

　　1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

　　1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, or to taste

　　1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

　　6 small Japanese eggplants, rinsed, stemmed, and cut in half lengthwise

　　

Step 1

Preheat the broiler.

　　

Step 2

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and stir together.

　　

Step 3

Arrange the eggplants, cut side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan and distribute the marinade over them.

　　

Step 4

Broil until the eggplants begin turning dark and are touched by charred spots, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve at once.

　　

nutrition information

Step 5

Calories: 53

　　

Step 6

Total Fat: 2g

　　

Step 7

Protein: 1g

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrate: 7g

　　

Step 9

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 10

Sodium: 339mg

　　Cooks' Note

　　Hoisin is a pungent sauce commonly used in Chinese cookery. You will find it in most supermarkets, shelved near soy sauce and other Asian condiments.

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