Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
A savory, spicy, and delicious dish that's a classic in Chinese cuisine. The eggplant is stir-fried in a delicious garlic sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Water - 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Garlic - 5 cloves, minced
- Eggplant - 2 large
Let's Get Started
- Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water to make the sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the eggplant to the pan and stir-fry for about 10 minutes, until the eggplant is soft.
- Pour the sauce over the eggplant and stir well to coat.
- Cook for a few more 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: 15 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 10g