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Grilled Thai Eggplant Salad (Yam Makheua Yao)

Smoky grilled eggplant mashed and tossed with herbs, chilies, and a tangy lime dressing. A flavorful and refreshing Thai salad.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
120 cal|3g protein|18g carbs|4g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Eggplant
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion
  • 1/4 cup Mint
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Palm Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2Grill the eggplants for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
  3. 3Let the eggplants cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin and discard.
  4. 4Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine mashed eggplant, red onion, mint, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chili flakes.
  6. 6Mix well and serve immediately.

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