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.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Course: Main
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Tags: 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 | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 300 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 4 g | -- |
| Protein | 2 g | -- |
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.
External Recipes
- Grilled Eggplant (Health Score: 75)
Allergens
None
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.