Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal PlannerRecipe submitted by Mona LaVine
monajl@earthlink.netDevine EggplantIngredients (use vegan versions): 3 tablespoons of dark sesame oil
1 onion
1 medium size Eggplant
3/4 cup of unfiltered apple juice
1/2 cup of cashew nuts
1/4 cup of Tamari or Soy Sauce
Directions:Slice onion anyway you want.
Saute in oil until golden.
Slice eggplant into 2 by 1/2 slices, add to onions.
Saute for about 10 minutes.
Add applejuice and cashews.
Simmer until apple juice is reduced to about half the amount -- about 10 minutes.
Remove from stove and add Tamari to taste.
Serve over rice.
Serves: TWO
Preparation time: 20 minutes
I have never liked eggplant but thought I would try this. I was amazed! It was delicious! And everyone in the house liked it as well. The only thing I did different was that I sweated the eggplant to remove the bitter juices. Once sliced, place in colander, sprinkle with salt and let sit about 30-60 minutes. This dish was SWEET and didn't taste like any eggplant I have ever had! I also cut the eggplant in cubes instead of slices.
Archived comment by: livinginglory
I forgot to mention to rinse the salt from the eggplant before using.
Archived comment by: livinginglory
This is excellent! I used green onion and teriyaki in place of soy sauce; everything else the same. I loved it. The flavors complement each other beautifully. I will definitely make this again.
Archived comment by: lilspinster
Very delicious - I added fresh basil leaves and some minced garlic to give it a kick. Thanks for posting!
Archived comment by: pinkbunnythatmeows
This sounds really great - what, howe'ver, did everyone use for unfiltered apple juice - I'm not quite sure what the poster means by that. Does she just mean organic apple juice not from concentrate?
Archived comment by: bstutzma
bstutzma: Most filtered apple juice brands are not vegan - they use fish gelatine for their filteration process. The cloudy or unfiltered apple juice (like apple cider) is suitable for use if you are vegan/vegetarian. Hope this helps.
Archived comment by: seasalt
re: the apple juice issue. Is nothing sacred?! Ewwww.
Archived comment by: katica
This sounds great. I'll try it! Regrding applejuice: I had no idea they used gelatin! I have been vegan for 3 years and have enver heard of this!
Archived comment by: vegetasia
This was not that great- my husband even added hot sauce ( which usually is a good way to stomache most foods) and still threw it out... sorry- I thought it was okay, but nothing I'll make again.
Archived comment by: chickpeaschick
