Irresistible Sticky Garlic Eggplant: A Flavorful Delight to Savor
Experience the rich and tangy flavors of this irresistible sticky garlic eggplant recipe, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cut the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and soak them in salt water for 30 minutes to remove bitterness.
- In a bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and sauté the eggplant until golden brown.
- Pour the sauce over the eggplant and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the eggplant.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- You can adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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