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Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is a popular Chinese dish consisting of eggplant cooked in a savory garlic sauce. It is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The eggplant is typically cut into cubes and cooked until tender before being combined with the flavorful garlic sauce. The sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. This dish can be served with steamed rice or over noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 large eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant cubes and cook until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring to combine.
  • Step 3
    Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender.
  • Step 4
    Serve the eggplant with cooked white or brown rice. Enjoy!

Comments

Anonymous
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This Chinese eggplant dish is amazing! The sweet/savory garlic sauce complements the eggplant nicely, creating a flavorful and unique dish. Highly recommended!
Anonymous
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Delicious Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce! The eggplant is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is packed full of flavor. Highly recommended!
Anonymous
,
Delicious dish! The eggplant was cooked to perfection in the savory garlic sauce. Highly recommended.

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