August 20, 2020

THE BEST QUICK & EASY VEGAN STICKY AUBERGINE

Name: THE BEST QUICK & EASY VEGAN STICKY AUBERGINE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 medium aubergines (eggplants) (, cut in 3-4cm chunks); ¼ cup light soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free version); ½ tsp minced garlic ( or ready-made garlic puree); 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1 ½ tsp freshly grated ginger; 2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 4 tbsp maple syrup; 1 ½ tbsp corn flour; 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying); Brown rice; A handful of spring onions; Pomegranate seeds; Sesame seeds

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Whether you’re looking for a family friendly meat-free weeknight dinner or a winning recipe for a dinner party with friends, this super easy yet utterly delicious Asian-inspired vegan sticky aubergine will tick all the boxes. Vegan and can be made gluten-free.

A bowl with vegan sticky aubergine & brown rice – Fit Foodie Nutter

I haven’t been this dizzy about a good recipe for a long time. I’m by no means blowing my own trumpet, however I’ve had ruined a fair few dishes with aubergines (or eggplants as my friends across the pond prefer to call it) before. I’ve had my aubergines turning out too soggy, too soft, too bland, too bitter…. You name it, I’ve probably done it all. So, I felt truly triumphant when this sticky vegan aubergine recipe turned out as good as it did.

THE SECRET TO GETTING YOUR AUBERGINES TASTE DELICIOUS

The answer is very simple. Marinate them! Aubergines are one of those vegetables which absorb liquid & flavours very well. They’re like sponges – bathe them in a delicious marinade and they’ll soak up all the flavours and juices. The only thing left to do is to fry them off in a pan and cook on a moderate heat for a little longer. Job done!

A bowl with vegan sticky aubergine & rice – Fit Foodie Nutter

THE INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THE BEST VEGAN STICKY AUBERGINE

You just need a handful of ingredients to marinate the aubergines:

Light soy sauce (you can use regular soy sauce, however be mindful of its much higher salt content. For a gluten free option, use tamari sauce).
Minced garlic (you can use ready-made garlic puree from a supermarket)
Pomegranate molasses or good quality balsamic vinegar (good quality balsamic vinegar should be thick consistency, not runny)
Freshly grated ginger
Apple cider vinegar
Maple syrup
Corn flour (or arrowroot flour)

Whisk all the marinate ingredients in a bowl until smooth and pour over the chopped aubergines, mixing well to ensure the aubergines are evenly coated in the marinade. Refrigerate, marinate for 30 minutes and let the magic happen.

WHY SHOULD I MAKE THIS VEGAN STICKY AUBERGINE RECIPE?

Its sweet & slightly tarty flavour is absolutely divine!
If you love Asian takeaways, this sticky aubergine will beat any takeaway!
It’s super simple to make, regardless of your cooking skills level.
Whether you’re vegan or looking to reduce your meat consumption, this is a great family-friendly meat-free recipe for any day of the week.
Have friends coming over for a dinner party? It’s a perfect recipe to cook in advance. Just re-heat it in the pan 10 minutes before serving.
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, add the cold sticky aubergine to your salad the next day, along with some rice noodles. It’ll make one of the most delicious Asian-inspired salads.

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As always, if you recreate this vegan sticky aubergine recipe, I’d be delighted to read your comments and hear your feedback. Be sure to drop a comment here on the blog, tag me in your photos on Instagram @Fit Foodie Nutter, Facebook or Pinterest, so I don’t miss them.

See you next week.

Healthfully yours,

Tania x