Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
This is a flavorful, traditional Chinese dish made with Chinese eggplants cooked in a savory garlic sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Water - 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Chinese eggplants - 2, cut into strips
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the eggplants and stir-fry until they are soft.
- Pour the sauce over the eggplants and stir well to coat.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with the chopped green onions before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 10g