Best Chinese Eggplant In Garlic Sauce Recipes

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EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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This is a tender Chinese eggplant stir fry dressed in a spicy garlic sauce. Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish.

Provided by Caroline Phelps

Categories     Stir Fry

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-3 long Japanese or Chinese eggplant, sliced in half lengthwise and chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
2-3 Chinese dried red chilis, chopped
4 scallions, finely chopped on the bias
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chinkiang vinegar
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce into a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and eggplant. Stir fry for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) until the sides are golden brown and the center is tender.
  • Transfer eggplant to a plate and add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, red chilis and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add eggplant and scallions, toss and pour the sauce. Stir fry for 1 minute, until all the vegetables are coated.
  • Turn the heat off and serve with white or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2, Calories 194 calories, Sugar 6.2g, Sodium 883.8mg, Fat 16.5g, SaturatedFat 1.4g, UnsaturatedFat 5g, Carbohydrate 10.1g, Fiber 1.7g, Protein 2.2g, Cholesterol 0mg

CHINESE EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE (红烧茄子)



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The eggplant is grilled until crispy and smoky, and then cooked in a rich savory garlic sauce. This vegan dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main dish served over rice or noodles.To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari or coconut amino to replace light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Main     Side

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (10 oz. / 300 g) small Chinese long eggplant (, chopped to bite-size pieces (*Footnote 1))
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((*see footnote 3))
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)
3 cloves garlic (, chopped)

Steps:

  • (Option 1) Place eggplant in a large bowl and add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt, mix well. Place a pot lid on top to keep the eggplant under water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • (Option 2) Spread the sliced eggplant out on a paper towel. Sprinkle Kosher salt on both sides of the eggplant slices. Allow to rest for 45-60 minutes. Pat dry without rinsing.
  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, mix well.
  • Sprinkle eggplant with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and mix by hand, until eggplant is evenly coated with with a thin layer of cornstarch.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to a big nonstick skillet and heat over medium high heat until hot. Spread eggplant across the bottom of the skillet without overlapping. Cook the eggplant one side at a time until all the surfaces are charred and the eggplant turns soft, 8 to 10 minutes in total. Transfer the eggplants to a plate. If the skillet gets too hot and starts to smoke, turn to medium heat.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil, the ginger and garlic into the same skillet. Stir a few times until fragrant. Add all the eggplant back into the skillet. Mix the sauce again until cornstarch is fully dissolved and pour it over the eggplant. Immediately stir a few times, until the eggplant is evenly coated and the sauce thickens. Transfer everything to a big plate.
  • Serve hot as a side or as main over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 119 g, Calories 122 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1.4 g, Fat 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 375 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Sugar 5.1 g

CHINESE EGGPLANT IN GARLIC SAUCE



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Eggplant is the star of vegetarian entrée. The aromatic sauce is flavored heavily with garlic and has just the right amount of Chinese five spice and chili oil.

Provided by Arlyn Osborne

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lbs Chinese eggplants, about 5
vegetable oil
salt
pepper
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 tablespoons chili oil

Steps:

  • Add 3/4 cup of water and the cornstarch to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, vinegar, Chinese five spice, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • To prepare the eggplant, slice the ends off of an eggplant. Slice into thirds horizontally, so you have 3 cylinders. Slice each cylinder lengthwise into quarters, so you have sticks. Repeat with remaining eggplants.
  • Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook until charred and softened, about 7 - 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining half.
  • Deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of water, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Pour into the bowl with the eggplant.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add about a teaspoon of oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and scallions and sauté for 30 - 60 seconds.
  • Give the sauce mixture a good whisk and pour into the skillet. Let simmer until thickened, about 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggplant and chili oil to the skillet. Season with salt. Stir to combine and let cook for 5 - 7 minutes so the eggplant can absorb all the flavors.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 340.7, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 13.6, Protein 3.4

EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE



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A mildly spicy (or very spicy if you like) eggplant dish. My mother has been making this for me since I was a child. It is SO GOOD!!

Provided by Whats that Burning smell?

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons canola oil
4 Chinese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch half moons
1 cup water
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons garlic powder
5 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook and stir the eggplant until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder. Cover and simmer until all the water is absorbed. Meanwhile, mix sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a bowl until sugar and cornstarch have dissolved. Stir sauce into the eggplant, making sure to evenly coat the eggplant. Cook until the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC SAUCE (鱼香茄子)



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Learn how to make this classic Sichuan dish, aka Yuxiang Eggplant, or Fish Fragrant Eggplant

Provided by Made With Lau

Categories     main course

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

22 oz Chinese eggplant
2 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms
4 mini sweet peppers
5 cloves garlic
0.5 oz ginger
5 dried red chilies
3 pieces green onion
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
0.5 tbsp ground bean sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
4 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil

Steps:

  • We'll place a steamer rack in our wok, pan, or steamer, and pour enough water to just barely submerge the rack. Set the stove on high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  • While we wait for the eggplant to steam for 15 minutes, we'll start chopping our ingredients.
  • Next, we'll prepare our Yuxiang sauce by mixing:
  • Once the eggplants are done steaming, you can tell if they're done by squeezing them. They should be soft and a tad bit squishy, but not mushy.
  • Transfer the dish onto a plate, garnish with the green onions, and call your loved ones over!

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