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Sticky Garlic Eggplant Recipe

Sticky Garlic Eggplant Recipe
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A delicious and flavorful Sticky Garlic Eggplant recipe featuring tender eggplants coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, perfect as a side dish or a vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

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Eggplant

  • 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Cooking

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Garnish

  • Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggplants: Slice the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them with salt. Let them sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture, which helps reduce bitterness and improve texture.
  2. Rinse and dry: Rinse the salted eggplant pieces under cold water to remove the salt, then pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels to avoid splattering during frying.
  3. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
  4. Fry the eggplant: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan, and cook until golden brown on all sides. This will take about 3-5 minutes per batch.
  5. Coat with sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low, pour the sauce into the skillet, and toss the fried eggplant pieces to coat them evenly in the sticky garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Transfer the sticky garlic eggplant to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Sprinkling salt and resting the eggplants helps reduce bitterness and moisture for better frying.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili flakes or minced fresh chili to the sauce.
  • Serve this dish as a side or with steamed rice for a complete meal.

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Keywords: Sticky Garlic Eggplant, vegetarian eggplant recipe, garlic eggplant stir fry, Asian eggplant dish, easy vegetable side dish

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