VIETNAMESE EGGPLANT WITH SPICY SAUCE

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I got this recipe from a cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam. Such a flavorful and easy way to prepare eggplant. Now this is a family favorite! Serve garnished with green onion and basil.

Provided by mariad3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 36m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 white eggplant, sliced
3 tablespoons minced lemongrass
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced red chile pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 62 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

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