Description
Sticky Garlic Eggplant is a mouthwatering dish that transforms tender eggplant into a flavorful delight. Coated in a rich, sticky garlic sauce, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and savory goodness. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it?s an ideal option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a side dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant (about 450g), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the eggplant by sprinkling it lightly with salt and letting it sit for 20 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Mix the minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saut? the salted eggplant until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the saut?ed eggplant and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg