Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Salad
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This is a recipe for a delightful grilled zucchini and eggplant salad. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy seasonal zucchini and eggplant, offering a fantastic combination of chewy eggplant and tender zucchini. With a simple seasoning, it’s easy for anyone to make and perfect as a side dish or a light snack.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Eggplant
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the zucchini and eggplant thoroughly. Slice them into round shapes, about 0.5cm thick, to showcase their beautiful circular pattern. Set the sliced vegetables aside for now.
Step 2
Now, let’s start cooking. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, begin grilling the vegetables.
Step 3
Place the zucchini slices in the pan and grill them until they are golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcook the zucchini, as it can become mushy. Grill until the surfaces are lightly browned.
Step 4
Once the zucchini slices are nicely grilled on both sides, transfer them to a plate and let them cool slightly. Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the zucchini.
Step 5
Next, add the eggplant slices to the pan and grill them until golden brown on both sides, similar to the zucchini. Eggplant tends to cook a bit softer than zucchini, so aim for a tender texture.
Step 6
Once both the eggplant and zucchini are grilled to perfection, place them together on a plate and allow them to cool completely. It’s important to cool the vegetables thoroughly before seasoning, as tossing them while warm can result in a raw flavor.
Step 7
Now, it’s time to make the delicious seasoning sauce. In a large bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of plum extract (or syrup), 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic, 0.5 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 2 tablespoons of minced green onion, 0.5 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix everything well. You can add a little sugar or corn syrup if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Step 8
Carefully add the cooled grilled zucchini to the seasoning sauce. Handle the zucchini gently to prevent it from breaking apart.
Step 9
Then, add all the grilled eggplant slices to the sauce as well. Add the eggplant evenly to ensure a beautiful presentation.
Step 10
Finally, gently mix everything together with your hands to create the delicious grilled zucchini and eggplant salad! Toss gently to combine without crushing the vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or plum extract for sweetness.
