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Vietnamese Roasted Eggplant With Scallion Oil

Name: Vietnamese Roasted Eggplant With Scallion Oil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 medium Japanese or Asian eggplants, halved lengthwise; 5 stalks scallions, thinly sliced; 4 tbsp neutral vegetable oil; 1.5 tbsp halal fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 3 tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely crushed

Tender, smoky roasted eggplants topped with warm, fragrant scallion oil, toasted peanuts, and a splash of balanced citrus-fish sauce dressing.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Mỡ Hành (Scallion Oil Infusion)

Flash-steeping sliced spring onions with piping hot oil to create an aromatic savory condiment used across traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) or set broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Score the flesh side of each eggplant half in a cross-hatch pattern, brush lightly with 1 tablespoon of oil, and lay cut-side down on the sheet.

Step 3: Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the skin is blistered and the inner flesh is soft and creamy.

Step 4: Place sliced scallions and a pinch of salt into a heatproof bowl. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a small pan until shimmering, then carefully pour it over the scallions to sizzling perfection.

Step 5: Mix the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of warm water together to create the dressing.

Step 6: Transfer eggplants flesh-side up onto a platter, scrape open gently with a fork, spoon the warm scallion oil and dressing evenly over top, and scatter crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking tips

Pouring hot oil directly over raw scallions cooks them instantly, softening their bite while retaining vibrant green color.
Broiling eggplants over gas flame directly can add extra char and smokiness if desired.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Vietnamese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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