Indonesian-Style Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredientes

• 3 sprays cooking oil spray
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/4 taza, picadas onion
• 1/4 cucharadita crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 limon exprimido lemon juice
• 4 tbsp natural crunchy peanut butter
• 1 eggplant, cut in 1/2" slices
• 1 diente garlic, minced
• 1 taza water
• 2 cucharaditas soy sauce
• 1 packet sweetener

Instrucciones

1. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt, let drain in a colander for an hour.
2. Rinse and pat dry. Spray the slices with oil on both sides.
3. Put in 400 °F (200 °C) oven and cook for 20 minutes. Can also be grilled on an oiled rack (BBQ) for 7 to 8 minutes, until just cooked.
4. In a small saucepan cook the garlic, onion, pepper flakes in the sesame oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Add peanut butter, cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
6. Add the sweetener, soy sauce, lemon juice and one cup water.
7. Boil mixture, stirring occasionally, until it is thickened slightly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve over the cooked eggplant.