Spicy Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Recipe

Name: Spicy Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry; 5 Japanese eggplants (about 2 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, sliced; Eggplant Sauce; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry white vermouth; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce; 2 green onions, thinly, sliced; 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced

Servings: persons

Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
5 Japanese eggplants (about 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, sliced
Eggplant Sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry white vermouth
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
2 green onions, thinly, sliced
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced

1
Trim off eggplant stems.
2
Cut eggplant in half lengthwise, cut each half lengthwise into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) thick strips.
3
Cut each strip into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces; place in colander.
4
Sprinkle with salt; let stand for 1 hour.
5
Pat dry.
6
In large wok or shallow Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry garlic and onion for 2 minutes.
7
Add eggplant; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients; pour into wok, cover and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
9
Sprinkle with green onions and red pepper.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry, 5 Japanese eggplants (about 2 pounds), 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) 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.

Spicy Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine)

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