Rice Cookers Recipes

Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant

Zojirushi Recipe – Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant

Tomatoes, onions, sautéed eggplants, cilantro and steel cut oatmeal are tossed with spicy Thai style dressing. It is perfect for a light meal.


            	Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant  Ingredients

NOTE: This recipe CANNOT be made in the Pressure IH Rice Cooker (NP-HTC10/18, NP-NVC10/18 models)

Ingredients (serves 4-6):
For Oatmeal:

  • 1 cup (rice measuring cup)  steel cut oats
  • Water to fill to water level 1 for "STEEL CUT OATMEAL" or 2-1/2 cups (rice measuring cup) 

For Salad:

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 8 oz. small tomatoes (cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes)

For Dressing:

  • 2 fresh bird's eye chili (Thai red chili pepper), (may substitute with small red chilies of your choice), chopped, adjust amount for preferred hotness 
  • 2 tsp. garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fish sauce
  • 2 tsp. palm sugar (may substitute with light brown sugar) 

For Toppings (Optional):

  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts, roasted and unsalted

*Please use the rice measuring cup that came with your rice cooker.


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 1
1

Measure steel cut oats accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Place steel cut oats in the inner cooking pan. Add water to the corresponding water level for “STEEL CUT OATMEAL,” or as listed in the ingredients. 


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 2
2

Place the inner cooking pan in the main body of the rice cooker and plug in the unit. Cook the steel cut oats using the “STEEL CUT OATMEAL” (if available), or the “PORRIDGE” setting.


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 3
3

When the steel cut oats completes cooking, gently fluff the with a rice spatula, and spread onto a large plate. The steel cut oats may be made ahead and stored, refrigerated for up to a day. 


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 4
4

Peel eggplant and cut into one inch cubes. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and sauté the eggplants for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Turn heat off and transfer to a large bowl and set aside.


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 5
5

Thinly slice the red onion and cut cilantro into one inch long pieces. Add the onion slices, chopped cilantro and tomatoes to sautéed eggplants. 


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 6
6

Make the dressing. Mix all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl and set aside.


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 7
7

Add cooled steel cut oatmeal to the eggplant mixture from step 5. Add the dressing and toss well.


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 8
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Transfer to a serving plate and top with chopped peanuts. 


              Thai Oatmeal Salad with Eggplant Step 9
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Enjoy!

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