Sticky Garlic Eggplant
Sticky Garlic Eggplant is a delightful dish that elevates humble eggplant into a sweet and savory sensation, perfect for any occasion. With its quick preparation time and minimal ingredients, this recipe is not only family-friendly but also versatile enough to serve as either a side or a main course. The combination of crispy fried eggplant coated in a luscious garlic soy sauce will have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. Plus, it’s easy to customize with additional veggies or spices. Whether you’re preparing it for a busy weeknight or a special gathering, Sticky Garlic Eggplant promises to impress without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture, then rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the eggplant slices in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Lower the heat and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss gently to coat each piece evenly and simmer briefly.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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