STIR-FRIED ASIAN EGGPLANT

Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Asian eggplants
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 hot red chile peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Cover the eggplants with water, add the salt, and stir to dissolve the salt. Soak the eggplants for 5 minutes, then drain well.
In a small bowl, mix the oyster sauce with the sugar and sesame oil and set aside.
Heat a wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil, garlic, chile peppers, and eggplants and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and continue stir-frying for 2 more minutes. Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir well to mix. Remove to a platter and serve hot or cold.