Sticky Garlic Eggplant
A delightful dish featuring tender eggplant coated in a rich, aromatic garlic sauce that balances savory and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into rounds or strips.
- Mix the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil together in a bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sliced eggplants until tender and golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Add the sauce over the cooked eggplant and stir to coat.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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