Braised Spicy Eggplant Recipe

Name: Braised Spicy Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound eggplant pref. chinese; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger root finely chopped; 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark; 1 teaspoon chili bean sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar granulated; 113 cups water; 2 teaspoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound eggplant pref. chinese
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger root finely chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark
1 teaspoon chili bean sauce
1 tablespoon sugar granulated
113 cups water
2 teaspoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped, optional

1
Roll cutt eht chinese eggplants or, if using the regular large variety, trim and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
2
Sprinkle the cubes with salt and leave in a sieve to drain for 20 minutes, then rinse under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
3
Heat a wok or large skillet to a moderate heat.
4
Add the oil and let it heat up for a few seconds, then add the eggplant, garlic, ginger and scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute, until they are thoroughly mixed together.
5
Now add the rest of the ingredients except for the scallions.
6
Turn the heat down and cook, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Return the heat to high and continue to stir until the liquid has been reduced and has thickened slightly.
8
Turn the mixture onto a serving dish and garnish with the chopped scallion tops.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound eggplant pref. chinese, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Braised Spicy Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Spicy Eggplant

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