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Aubergine stew with sesame served
Sticky, soy-glazed aubergine stew garnished with toasted sesame seeds

Sticky sesame aubergine stew

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses Quick Meals
In this dish we utilise aubergine's special ability: its sponge-like structure soaks up the rich flavours of tomato and soy sauce. This technique, steaming under a lid with little liquid, gives a juicy and butter-soft result, evoking the richness of meat ragus. The toasted sesame seeds at the end are not just decoration, but add crunchy texture and fragrant oils.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 260 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep pan with lid
  • Kitchen paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Dice the aubergine into 2 cm pieces. Salt lightly, let stand for 10 minutes, then pat thoroughly dry with kitchen paper.

Tip: Salting draws water from cells, so their walls collapse slightly. Thanks to this, the aubergine won't act like an oil-absorbing sponge when frying. (Osmosis and collapse).
2 ✓

Heat the oil in the pan and fry the finely chopped onion until translucent.

Tip: The onion's sugar content starts to caramelise at this point, providing the base flavour of the dish.
3 ✓

Add the aubergine and fry over higher heat until the edges of the cubes start to brown.

Tip: Let the aubergine get some colour; this searing gives the 'meaty', deep flavour profile. (Maillard reaction).
4 ✓

Stir in the crushed garlic, tomato purée, soy sauce, and spices. Fry for 1 minute while stirring.

Tip: The combination of tomato and soy sauce creates an extremely rich taste sensation, making the dish feel filling without meat. (Umami synergy).
5 ✓

Pour in approx. 50ml water, cover, and steam over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the aubergine is completely soft.

Tip: In the steam, the inside of the aubergine softens to creaminess, while the sauce thickens.
6 ✓

Before serving, mix in the chopped herbs and sprinkle generously with the toasted sesame seeds.

Tip: The crunch of sesame seeds adds exciting contrast to the soft ragu.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the aubergine bitter?
Modern cultivated varieties are rarely bitter, but salting helps remove any residual bitter juice and compacts the flesh.
What if it became too salty?
Boil a halved raw potato in it for a few minutes, it absorbs excess salt, or add a little sugar to balance it.

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs Medium aubergines
  • 1 whole Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley (or coriander)
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper