Cà Tím Nướng Mỡ Hành (Vietnamese Eggplant with Scallion Oil)

Cà Tím Nướng Mỡ Hành (Vietnamese Eggplant with Scallion Oil)

Vietnamese charred eggplant topped with sizzling scallion oil, peanuts, and a savoury fish-sauce dressing.

⏱ 35 min total🔪 15 min prep🔥 20 min cookEasyServes 6Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 5 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1Broil or grill the eggplants for 15–18 minutes until collapsed and charred.
  2. 2Cool briefly, then split and flatten the eggplants on a platter.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil until shimmering and pour it over the green onions.
  4. 4Mix fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
  5. 5Spoon the dressing over the eggplant.
  6. 6Finish with scallion oil and chopped peanuts.

💡 Char the eggplant until fully soft; undercooked centres stay spongy instead of silky.

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