Ginger Garlic Eggplant Dip Recipes

EGGPLANT WITH SPICY GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then add onions, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add eggplant and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add 6 tablespoons water, the ponzu, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil and half the cilantro. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender and liquid is absorbed. Serve hot, on brown rice, sprinkled with remaining cilantro.

GINGER GARLIC EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Recipe directions lets you know what to do with the ginger.
• Put all ingredients except oil into 4 or 5 quart slow cooker.
• Drizzle oil over everything; mix thoroughly.
• Cook on low for 5 hours. If eggplant begins to look dry while cooking, drizzle a little more oil into the slow cooker.
• Serve with roti, naan or rice.

GINGER GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well. Chill and serve with vegetables.

CHINESE EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the eggplant on a baking sheet, and prick them in several places with a fork to allow steam to escape. Pour 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil into your hands, and rub the eggplant. Roast them until soft, for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through the cooking. Remove from the oven, and set aside until the eggplant are cool enough to handle.
• When cool, cut off the stems, and peel the eggplant. Place the pulp in a food processor, and process until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining vegetable oil, along with the sesame oil, in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions and red-pepper flakes; cook quickly, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar. Add to the skillet, and bring to a boil. Stir in the eggplant, and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

GINGER-EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Place eggplant, cut sides up, in rectangular microwavable dish, 22x7x1 1/2 inches. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one corner to vent. Microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 4 minutes, until tender. Place gingerroot, garlic and onion in food processor. Cover and process until chopped. Scoop out eggplant pulp. Add eggplant pulp, brown sugar and vinegar to gingerroot mixture. Cover and process until smooth. Serve with Baked Pita Chips. 1 tablespoon: Calories 10 (Calories from Fat 0) Fat 0g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 0mg Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 0g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GINGER GARLIC EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush cut sides of eggplant halves with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange cut sides down on baking sheet. Bake for about 50 minutes, until the eggplant is very soft. Cool slightly. Scoop eggplant from shell and chop finely or mash. Combine remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and garlic in a heavy skillet over low heat and cook until fragrant, for about 1/2 minute. Stir in cumin. Add eggplant, bell pepper, parsley and ginger. Cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature and serve with pita bread. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refregerate.)