Easy Chinese Eggplant
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Easy Chinese Eggplant
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This delicious Chinese eggplant recipe is a perfect blend flavors, with tender eggplant tossed in a delicious soy garlic sauce. We love making it for a quick weeknight dinner or even as a side dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound eggplant
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive or vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
For the Garlic Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Cut eggplant into 2 inch cubes and place in in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt, cover with water and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Pour it into a colander to drain the water and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
- Place it into a dry bowl and sprinkle with black pepper and cornstarch and toss to coat well.
- Add the sesame oil to non-stick skillet and heat over medium high heat.
- Add the diced eggplant, ginger and garlic and cook for about 6-7 minutes until eggplant has softened.
Make the Garlic Soy Sauce
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a a small bowl.
- Pour in into the skillet, stir and cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over steamed rice.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger or ginger paste.
- Use fresh garlic or jarred minced garlic.
- Top with green onions or cilantro if desired.
- Add in other veggies like sliced red bell peppers, broccoli florets, snow peas or zucchini.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Allow to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for 1 month.
- Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1339mg
(56%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1339mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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