Description
This Irresistible Sticky Garlic Eggplant Recipe combines tender eggplant with a flavorful sticky garlic sauce that will leave you craving for more. It’s a perfect dish to savor as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)
For Sticky Garlic Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Others:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Cut and Prepare Eggplant: Slice the eggplants into rounds or cubes, then salt them and let them sit for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), and rice vinegar.
- Cook Eggplant: Heat vegetable oil in a pan, then fry the eggplant until golden brown. Add the garlic sauce and cook until the eggplant is coated and tender.
- Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add chili flakes or sesame oil for extra flavor.
- You can also bake the eggplant instead of frying for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Sticky garlic eggplant, Asian recipe, vegetarian side dish