STEAMED EGGPLANT IN GARLIC SAUCE

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There is a local oriental restaurant that has "Eggplant In Garlic Sauce" on the menu. It's so good that we always order it to go along with whatever else we're getting. I decided to see if I could duplicate this dish at home. This recipe is my version of Eggplant In Garlic Sauce. ...

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Vegetables

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 lb chinese eggplant
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, chopped fine
1/4 c sliced scallions
SAUCE:
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp sesame seed oil
1 tsp chili paste with garlic (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Cut eggplant into bite size pieces. Put on a rack in wok or in steamer. Steam covered over boiling water until eggplant is tender, about 13 minutes.
  • 2. While the eggplant is steaming combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • 3. Heat oil in skillet or wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger until aroma comes, about 1 minute. Pour in sauce and bring it just to a boil then remove it from heat and cool.
  • 4. Put the steamed eggplant on a serving dish. Pour the sauce over the eggplant. Garnish with scallions and serve.

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