Irresistible Sticky Garlic Eggplant Recipe to Savor Recipe
This Irresistible Sticky Garlic Eggplant recipe is a delightful dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, creating a perfect harmony for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)
Sticky Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
For Frying:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplant: Slice the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and Dry: Rinse off the salt under cold water and pat the eggplant dry with paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
- Fry the Eggplant: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Coat with Sauce: Lower the heat and add the sauce to the skillet, tossing to coat the eggplant pieces evenly.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 747mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sticky Garlic Eggplant, Eggplant Recipe, Asian Vegetarian Dish, Sticky Eggplant Stir-Fry
