HACCP Certified Eggplant Steak: An Air Fryer Recipe for a Delicious Meal
HACCP Delicious One Meal Eggplant Steak Air Fryer Cooking
Eggplant dishes offer so much versatility! Today, we’re preparing a delightful meal using fresh, HACCP-certified eggplants. This ‘Eggplant Steak’ recipe is incredibly easy, achievable with just an air fryer. The exterior of the eggplant will be slightly chewy, while the inside remains tender, perfectly complemented by a sweet and tangy special sauce. It makes for a fantastic main dish. Simple yet offering a special flavor, let’s make this eggplant steak right away!
Main Ingredients- 2-3 eggplants (choose fresh and plump ones)
- Olive oil or cooking oil, as needed (enough to brush evenly on the eggplant)
Special Steak Sauce- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp tomato ketchup (for a rich flavor)
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce (the secret to umami depth)
- A pinch of sesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
- A pinch of black pepper (to enhance the flavor)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for nuttiness and visual appeal)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp tomato ketchup (for a rich flavor)
- 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce (the secret to umami depth)
- A pinch of sesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
- A pinch of black pepper (to enhance the flavor)
- A pinch of sesame seeds (for nuttiness and visual appeal)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the star of our dish – the fresh eggplants – along with all the ingredients for the delicious sauce. Wash the eggplants thoroughly and pat them dry. Measuring out the sauce ingredients in advance will make the cooking process even smoother.
Step 2
Trim the stem ends off the eggplants. Cut them in half lengthwise, then slice each half into two long pieces, creating a total of four pieces per eggplant. Next, place the cut side up and carefully make 2-3 shallow parallel scores across the surface with your knife. This technique helps the sauce penetrate the eggplant and makes the texture wonderfully tender when cooked. Be careful not to cut too deep.
Step 3
Arrange the scored eggplant pieces in your air fryer basket. Lightly brush the surface of the eggplant with olive oil or cooking oil using a pastry brush. This step adds a beautiful golden color and a moist texture after cooking. Avoid using too much oil; just a light coating is sufficient.
Step 4
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Place the prepared eggplants inside and cook for approximately 10 minutes. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your eggplant pieces and your specific air fryer model, so keep an eye on them. It’s a good idea to check on the eggplants halfway through to ensure they aren’t burning.
Step 5
While the eggplants are cooking, let’s make the delicious steak sauce! In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 3 Tbsp tomato ketchup. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat. Once it starts to bubble, turn off the heat and stir in a pinch of sesame oil and a pinch of black pepper until well combined. Feel free to adjust the quantities of the sauce ingredients to suit your personal taste.
Step 6
Once the eggplant steaks are perfectly cooked and tender, arrange them on a serving plate. Generously drizzle the prepared special steak sauce over the top of the eggplant. The more sauce you add, the richer the flavor experience will be.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds over the dish for added nuttiness and a visually appealing finish. Your delicious eggplant steak is now ready!
Step 8
This eggplant steak is a wonderfully simple yet exotic dish, perfect as a unique side or even a satisfying main course. Give this delightful recipe a try!
