Eggplant "Steaks"
2 small eggplants (aubergines)
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. hot sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
1/3 tsp. dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
• Remove the stem ends from the eggplants and trim the skin to square the sides. Slice each eggplant lengthwise into two pieces, each approximately 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle 1 tsp. salt evenly over the slices and place in a bowl for about 20 minutes to draw out the bitterness. Rinse well and pat dry.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp. of the oil and the hot sauce. Brush evenly over both sides of the eggplant slices. Bake on a baking sheet for 15 minutes, turning once. Then broil for 1 minute per side or until the slices are well-browned and tender.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley and rosemary. Brush on the cooked eggplant and season with salt and pepper. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings. - Note: Give yourself an hour. There is a lot of time spent preping and cooking. If you are really hungry, make a snack while the eggplant sits.
And the verdict is:
I have finally made a vegan meal, that is fancy and tasty! And most important no mistakes! Granted, it's a novice level recipe, but I still did it! I had one beef (haha, oh, meat jokes are the best). It's called an Eggplant 'Steak.' What? Please. It doesn't taste like steak. It doesn't look like steak. I guess it's made in a similar manner. Come on, folks. It is what it is. Broiled Eggplant. Eggplant du four. I've noticed there is a real market for faux meats. I guess people don't want to miss out on something just because of a few ingredients. However, I think a lot of it is silly. It's not meat. It doesn't ever really taste like meat. Everyone knows it's not meat. Why bother? Embrace your non-meatness. I've never eaten a lot of eggplant, but this is a great way to do it. If you really want a steak, don't bother with this recipe. It's not steak. But if you want a savory dish that has some texture, that doesn't taste like a salad or include super foreign ingredients, this is a good bet. Winner winner eggplant dinner!
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