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Grilled Sesame-Eggplant Dip With Pita Wedges

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)3.0969
Energy (kCal)102.19
Carbohydrates (g)7.4438
Total fats (g)7.3958
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Place eggplants on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stive. | 2. Grill until skin is blackened and cracked and eggplant is tender and collapsing, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. | 3. Transfer to baking sheet and cool briefly. | 4. Cut eggplants in half. | 5. Scoop flesh into large sieve set over a bowl; discard skins. | 6. Drain at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. | 7. Place eggplants in large bowl; smash finely. | 8. Heat sesame oil in large skillet medium-high heat. | 9. Add 1 1/4 cups green onions, garlic and ginger. | 10. Saute until onions soften, about 2 minutes. | 11. Add eggplant, mix in soy sauce, vinegar and chili-garlic sauce. | 12. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. | 13. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. | 14. Season with salt and pepper. | 15. Cover and chill (up to 1 day ahead.). | 16. Bring to room temperature before using. | 17. Toast pits breads on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove until beginning to char. | 18. Cut into wedges. | 19. Transfer to bowl. | 20. Place eggplant dip in another bowl. | 21. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and cilantro. | 22. Serve with pita wedges. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    eggplant 3 - - - -
    sesame oil 1 1/2 1/2 59.67 0.0 0.0 6.75
    green onion 1 1/3 cups chopped divided 25.56 5.4339 0.9183 0.4449
    garlic clove 4 chopped - - - -
    ginger 1 1/2 1/2 chopped peeled 2.4 0.5331 0.0546 0.0225
    soy sauce 1 1/2 1/2 12.72 1.1832 1.9536 0.1368
    rice vinegar 1 1/2 1/2 unseasoned - - - -
    chili garlic sauce 1 teaspoon - - - -
    cilantro 1/2 cup chopped divided 1.84 0.2936 0.1704 0.0416
    pita bread 8 - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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