Description
Sticky Garlic Eggplant is a deliciously addictive dish featuring tender eggplant coated in a rich, sticky garlic sauce. This recipe perfectly balances savory, sweet, and umami flavors, making it an ideal addition to any meal. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions, its vibrant appearance and easy preparation will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb eggplant (firm and glossy)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit in a colander for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the eggplant pieces under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the eggplant in batches until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the eggplant and cook until the sauce thickens and coats each piece evenly.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg