It is possible to keep the vegetable moist and tasty by steaming it.It's a good option for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.You can serve up steamed eggplant in no time if you use a good steamer made of metal or bamboo.Adding sauces and seasonings to the eggplant will make it shine.
Step 1: Take the eggplant and slice it into strips.
Cut them into strips that are 2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.It will help to steam the eggplants quickly and evenly.If you prefer, you can cut the eggplant into 2 inch cubes.
Step 2: Put the pot on the stove after filling it with water.
The steamer will not come in contact with the water if it is placed in a heat safe pot with sloped sides.Put a small amount of water in the wok.
Step 3: Put the steamer in the pan.
The steamer should be placed above the water.There is a little space between the water and the steamer.If you are using a colander as your steamer, put it in the wok right side up so it sits above the water.
Step 4: The steamer should be used to close the eggplant.
The eggplant should be spread on the bottom of the steamer.If you are using a metal steamer, make sure the top is closed.To make sure the steamer is snug, put the lid on it.
Step 5: The heat should be turned up to high and steam the eggplant.
Let the steamer do its job.The lid should not be lifted until the eggplant is done steaming.You can only steam it for 10 minutes if you prefer a bit more crunch.You can steam it for 25 minutes.
Step 6: The steamed eggplant should be taken out of the steamer.
Once the eggplant is steamed, open the steamer or remove the lid.Use a fork or kitchen tongs to remove the eggplant from the steamer.It will be hot, so be careful.You can place the steamed eggplant on a plate and season it with a salt and pepper or sauce.
Step 7: If you want to remove the flesh, scoop it out.
You can scoop out the steamed flesh of the eggplant with a spoon.Remove the flesh and leave the seeds.
Step 8: You can make a sauce with chili, garlic, and soy sauce.
1 clove of garlic, 1 dash of white vinegar, and 1 liter of soy sauce should be put in a bowl.It should be poured over the steamed eggplant.You can add a dash of red chili and some chopped Coriander on top of the eggplant.
Step 9: A sauce made with ginger, sesame oil, and scallion is added.
In a bowl, mix together the ginger, scallions, sesame oil, and canola oil.There is a dash of kosher salt in the soy sauce.Put the sauce on the steamed eggplant and enjoy.
Step 10: You can make a premade sauce or oil for the eggplant.
If you want a sauce for the steamed eggplant, look for a Chinese garlic or ginger sauce.Sprinkle chili oil on the steamed eggplant to season it.
Step 11: You can serve the vegetable.
You can serve the eggplant as a side dish or snack.Tofu can be added to a bed of white rice to make a vegetarian main dish.As a main dish, you can serve the eggplant with beef, chicken, or pork.
Step 12: The metal steamer can be used.
A basket that fits into a pot on the stove is the most common type of steamer.The basket opens so you can steam the vegetables inside.You can find metal steamers at your local kitchen supply store.It is easy to clean and use metal steamers.
Step 13: A bamboo steamer can be used.
The bamboo steamers come in two pieces, a round bamboo bowl and a bamboo lid.If you want to steam a lot of vegetables, these steamers are great.You can find bamboo steamers that are 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) in diameter at your local kitchen supply store or online.You can use bamboo steamers to cook other items.
Step 14: A heat-safe plate or lid is needed to make a steamer.
If you don't have access to a steamer, you can make one with a metal colander and a heat-safe plate.The lid or plate should fit over the colander.Plastic items may not hold up to the heat, so do not use them to make the steamer.