Asian-Flavored Eggplant Dip With Baked Wonton Crisps

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This spicy spread goes great with Wonton Crisps or any plain cracker.

Number of servings : 2 cups

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Type of meal : | Hors d’oeuvres | Hors d’oeuvres

Special diet :

Ingredients

1 large or 2 small eggplants, about 2 pounds total, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 garlic clove
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
1 jalapeño pepper, quartered lengthwise and seeds removed
1 green onion (scallion), cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Baked Wonton Crisps

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets and arrange eggplant slices on them, brushing with a little oil. Roast until fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  2. Coarsely chop eggplant. In a food processor or blender, with the motor running, drop in garlic, then ginger, jalapeño, and green onion. Add the roasted eggplant, soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, sesame oil, and half the cilantro; blend until smooth. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate).
  3. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with remaining cilantro.

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