Best Stir Fried Eggplant Recipes

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P F CHANG'S STIR-FRIED SPICY EGGPLANT



P F Chang's Stir-Fried Spicy Eggplant image

This is a copycat recipe for P F Chang's Stir-Fried Spicy Eggplant (Chinese eggplant tossed in a spicy vegetarian sauce with chili paste and scallions).

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb eggplant, peeled cut into 1-inch dice
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water to make a paste
vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste
1/2 teaspoon ground bean sauce (recommend Koon Chun brand)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine all Spicy Sauce ingredients and mix well.
  • In a wok or large frying pan, deep-fry eggplant at 350 degrees F for 1 minute. Remove eggplant and drain on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile remove all but 1/2 teaspoon of oil from wok. On high heat, stir-fry garlic for 5 seconds then add Spicy Sauce. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer 20 seconds.
  • Add eggplant and mix well. Simmer for another 10 seconds. Stir in cornstarch paste a little at a time until desired consistency. Serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED ASIAN EGGPLANT



Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

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.

STIR-FRIED RAINBOW PEPPERS, EGGPLANT AND TOFU



Stir-Fried Rainbow Peppers, Eggplant and Tofu image

My method of roasting the eggplant before stir-frying is not at all Chinese, but it allows me to pull off a beautiful, succulent stir-fried eggplant that doesn't require at least 1/4 cup of oil. The eggplant is already soft when you add it to the wok. Seek out long, light purple Asian eggplant for this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Asian eggplant
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1/2 pound firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch squares and drained on paper towels
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 bell peppers of varying colors
1 Anaheim pepper
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score down to but not through the skin. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, lightly oil the foil and place the eggplant on it, cut side down. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the skin begins to shrivel. Remove from the oven, allow to cool until you can handle it, and cut in half along the score down the middle of each half, then into 1/2-inch slices
  • Combine the rice wine or sherry, the hoisin sauce and the soy sauce in a small bowl and set aside
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the tofu. Let it sit in the pan for about 30 seconds, until it begins to sear, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until lightly colored. Transfer to a plate
  • Swirl in the remaining oil, then add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and eggplant, sprinkle with salt to taste and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return the tofu to the wok, add the hoisin sauce mixture and stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and infused with the sauce and the peppers are crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and serve with rice, grains or noodles

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

SPICY STIR-FRIED JAPANESE EGGPLANT AND CUCUMBER



Spicy Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant and Cucumber image

This light side dish is inspired by a more substantial pork, cucumber and garlic dish in Grace Young's "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge." I'd never thought about stir-frying cucumber until I saw this recipe. It's a great idea: the crunchy, watery cucumber contrasts beautifully with the soft eggplant. Make sure to slice the eggplant thinly, or it won't cook through. This stir-fry cold is also good served cold.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves four as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt
2 long English cucumbers (or the equivalent in weight of Japanese or Persian cucumbers)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 tablespoons minced scallions or chives

Steps:

  • Trim off the calyx end of the eggplants. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin (about 1/4 inch). Lightly salt, and toss in a colander. Allow to sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Squeeze out excess water, then dry between sheets of paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place all of the ingredients near your wok or frying pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two from the surface of the pan. Add the peanut or canola oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the eggplant. Stir-fry for three to four minutes until cooked through. Add the ginger and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers and scallions or chives. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, and stir-fry one minute until the cucumber just begins to wilt. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 147, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 806 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT



Stir-Fried Eggplant image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 cubed Japanese eggplant and 3 smashed garlic cloves; stir-fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 pint grape tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar. Top with a handful of chopped cilantro.
  • Serves: 4; Calories: 110; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 2 grams; Total carbohydrates: 12 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 127 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 127 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams

P.F. CHANG'S STIR-FRIED SPICY EGGPLANT RECIPE - (3.9/5)



P.F. Chang's Stir-Fried Spicy Eggplant Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by GadgetGirl

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch dice
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water, to make a paste
canola oil, for deep-frying
Spicy Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce (or regular oyster sauce)
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal Oleck preferred)
1/2 teaspoon ground bean sauce (Koon Chun preferred)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine all Spicy Sauce ingredients and mix well. In a wok, deep-fry eggplant at 350°F for 1 minute. Remove eggplant and drain on paper towels. Meanwhile remove all but 1/2 teaspoon of oil from wok. On high heat, stir-fry garlic for 5 seconds then add Spicy Sauce. Reduce heat and let sauce simmer 20 seconds. Add eggplant and simmer for another 10 seconds. Stir in cornstarch paste a little at a time until desired consistency. Serve immediately.

P. F. CHANG'S STIR-FRIED SPICY EGGPLANT (REDUCED CALORIE)



P. F. Chang's Stir-Fried Spicy Eggplant (Reduced Calorie) image

I found this recipe in the America's Most Wanted Recipes Without the Guilt. Cut the calories and keep the taste of your favorite restaurant dishes.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 (1/4 ounce) packets sugar substitute (Splenda, Truvia, etc.)
1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste
1/2 teaspoon ground bean sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon lowfat margarine
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Make the spicy sauce by whisking together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar substitute and sambal oelek chili paste. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the eggplant cubes on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. (I prefer to line the sheet with Reynolds non-stick foil.) Bake for about 20 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.
  • Melt the margarine in a large skillet or wok. Stir-fry the garlic and green onions until the garlic is soft. Add the sauce and let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggplant cubes to the sauce. Simmer for a few more minutes. Mix the cornstarch with the water and stir into the skillet. Let the sauce simmer until thickened. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 517, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 2

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND TOFU



Stir-Fried Eggplant and Tofu image

My first stab at cooking tofu for myself was such a delicious success that I'm having another go at it. This recipe is from Sunset magazine, featuring one of my favorite vegetables - yummy, beautiful eggplant.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (18 ounce) package firm tofu, drained, cut into 1 1/2- by 2-in . chunks
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb eggplant, cut into 1- by 3-in . strips
1 small bell pepper, cut into 1-in . pieces
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan over high heat, add tofu, and gently cook, turning tofu occasionally, until browned slightly, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tofu to a plate.
  • Cook garlic, eggplant, and bell pepper in pan until softened, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce and cook until heated through, another 2 minutes.
  • Return tofu to pan and gently stir to coat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 972.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 13.2

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND CHILI-GARLIC SAUCE



STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND CHILI-GARLIC SAUCE image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 T olive oil
12 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-3 pieces
1 lb (approx) eggplant (any kind) cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
3 scallions, thinly sliced
7 oz teriyaki-flavored baked tofu, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
6 T Sriracha Sauce (Chili-Garlic Sauce)
1 lb ground pork
Olive oil spray
salt

Steps:

  • Put cubed eggplant in bowl and salt generously. Set aside. Brown ground pork. Heat 1 T olive oil in large non-stick skillet. Add green beans and stir-fry until coated, about 30 seconds. Add 2 T water to skillet, cover, and cook until beans are almost crisp-tender and water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer green beans to a bowl. Use paper towels to dry moisture from eggplant. Put in grill basket and spray with olive oil spray (over sink). Grill outside until browned in some spots and softened. Spray large non-stick pan with olive oil. Add eggplant and stir-fry until tender about 1 minute. Add scallions and stir-fry until scallions are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return green beans to skillet; add tofu and browned pork and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes. Mix chili-garlic sauce and 4 T water in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and stir-fry vegetables and tofu gently until lightly coated, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt. Serve on rice.

STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH EGGPLANT AND BASIL



Stir-Fried Noodles with Eggplant and Basil image

Instead of eggplant, you can also use thinly sliced zucchini or shiitake mushrooms in the tasty Asian dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound Japanese or other small eggplant, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
5 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package instructions; drain noodles and rinse with cold water. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high until hot. Add 3 teaspoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add eggplant and stir until golden on both sides, 4 minutes total. Push eggplant to side of skillet and add 1 teaspoon oil. Add scallion whites and garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add noodles and soy mixture and toss to combine all the ingredients. Serve topped with scallion greens and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS



Stir-Fried Eggplant and Peppers image

Enjoy your dinner with these tasty stir-fried veggies served with rice - perfect for an Asian cuisine that is ready in an hour.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium eggplant
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
8 medium mushrooms
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Hot cooked basmati or other white rice, if desired

Steps:

  • Peel eggplant if desired; cut into fourths and remove seeds. Cut eggplant into 2x3/4x1/4-inch strips. Cover with cold water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut bell peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Cut mushrooms into 3/8-inch slices. Mix oyster sauce and sugar.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add eggplant, garlic and gingerroot; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add oyster sauce mixture and sesame oil; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

SPICY STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT, TOFU AND WATER SPINACH (ONG CHOY)



Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant, Tofu and Water Spinach (Ong Choy) image

I had never cooked ong choy, also known as water spinach, until experimenting with this stir-fry. The hollow stems require a little more time to cook than the leaves so they are added first to the wok. I found that the leaves can be a bit stringy, but chopping them resolves that issue.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 long Asian eggplant, about 3/4 pound
1 12-ounce bunch water spinach (ong choy) (substitute regular spinach if water spinach is unavailable; stem and wash leaves, and chop coarsely)
1 14-ounce box firm tofu, drained and cut in 3/4 inch x 2-inch dominoes
2 tablespoons soy sauce (more if desired)
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons peanut, canola, rice bran or grape seed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, minced
1 sweet red onion, sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score down to but not through the skin. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil, lightly oil the foil and place the eggplant on it cut side down. Roast for 15 minutes, until the skin begins to shrivel. Remove from the oven, transfer to a colander and let the eggplant drain, cut-side down, while you prepare the other ingredients. Then cut the eggplant in half down the middle and into 3/4-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, drain and dry the tofu slices on paper towels and prepare the water spinach. Cut or break away the bottom 2 inches of the stalks. Break off the thicker, bottom part of the stems and wash thoroughly in 2 changes of water. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Spin in a salad spinner, then place on several thicknesses of paper towels to dry. Wash the leafy top part of the greens in 2 changes of water, spin dry twice, and chop coarsely. Place separately on paper towels to drain.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and stock or water. Add the salt and sugar and stir until dissolved. Combine the garlic, ginger and chiles in another bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil by pouring it down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu and stir-fry until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Swirl in the remaining oil, add the garlic, ginger and chiles and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the red onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the eggplant and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until all of it is tender. Add the water spinach stems and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the spinach leaves, stir-fry for about 30 seconds and add the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until the spinach has wilted, return the tofu to the wok along with cilantro. Stir together for a few seconds to amalgamate and remove from the heat. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 675 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

SPICY STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



Spicy Stir-Fried Eggplant (Aubergine) image

Eggplant is so full of nutrients and is a very filling vegetable as well - great for people who are just getting used to a vegetarian diet and who are missing the 'chunky' texture of meat in a dish. This makes either a very nice vegetarian/vegan main dish or a nice side to compliment an East Indian or Middle Eastern main dish.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes (or two regular)
5 tablespoons vegetable oil or 5 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of, diluted in
1 cup water
2 teaspoons coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet on medium high.
  • Add eggplant.
  • After 1 minute, reduce heat to medium.
  • Sprinkle with spice mixture.
  • Stir.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes.
  • Every minute, add about 1 T lemon-water.

STIR-FRIED LAMB WITH EGGPLANT AND CHILES



Stir-Fried Lamb With Eggplant and Chiles image

Lamb shoulder, though far less popular than rib chops or legs, is delicious and juicy. Like the shoulders of pigs and cows, it is a hardworking muscle rippled with intramuscular fat, which makes it ideal for the stewing or braising. It's also the best cut of the whole animal for stir-fries, retaining just the right amount of chew while browning gorgeously. This dish, seasoned with garlic, ginger and red-pepper flakes, can be prepared in less than 15 minutes. It's wonderful alone or served over rice.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb
1 large eggplant
1 tablespoon neutral oil, like canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cut the lamb into short strips, and the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Stir-fry lamb in neutral oil until browned and set aside. Add the eggplant, salt and more oil if needed to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic, ginger and red chile flakes, and cook for another minute.
  • Return lamb to the pan, add soy sauce and water, and cook until heated through. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1183, UnsaturatedFat 56 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 121 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 60 grams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND CUCUMBER



SPICY STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND CUCUMBER image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 long Japanese eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt
2 long English cucumbers (or the equivalent in weight of Japanese or Persian cucumbers)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 tablespoons minced scallions or chives

Steps:

  • 1. Trim off the calyx end of the eggplants. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin (about 1/4 inch). Lightly salt, and toss in a colander. Allow to sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Squeeze out excess water, then dry between sheets of paper towel. 2. Meanwhile, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices. 3. Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place all of the ingredients near your wok or frying pan. 4. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two from the surface of the pan. Add the peanut or canola oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the eggplant. Stir-fry for three to four minutes until cooked through. Add the ginger and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers and scallions or chives. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, and stir-fry one minute until the cucumber just begins to wilt. Remove from the heat and serve.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT WITH THAI BASIL



Stir-Fried Chicken and Eggplant With Thai Basil image

This dish, inspired by a large bunch of Thai basil that a friend brought me from his garden, has Thai overtones.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound eggplant, preferably long Japanese or Chinese eggplants, diced
Salt to taste
3 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved, green shoots removed
2 serrano chiles, stemmed and minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and dried, cut into small dice or minced
1 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Salt the eggplant generously and leave in a colander to sweat for 15 to 30 minutes, while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Rinse and drain on a clean kitchen towel.
  • Place the garlic in a mortar with 1/4 teaspoon salt and mash to a paste. Add the ginger and chiles, and continue to mash with the garlic. In another small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a large, heavy skillet or wok over high heat, until a drop of water evaporates immediately upon contact. Add 1 tablespoon oil, turn the heat down to medium-high, and add the garlic paste. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, and add the chicken. Stir-fry for three to four minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no traces of pink remain. Transfer from the pan or wok to a plate or bowl.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the eggplant. Cook, stirring, until the eggplant is lightly browned and almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir the chicken back into the pan, and add the fish and soy sauce mixture. Add 1/4 cup water, cover the wok or pan, turn the heat down to medium and steam for five minutes. Uncover, and stir in the basil leaves. Stir for 30 seconds to a minute, remove from the heat and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 541 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEANS



Stir-Fried Eggplant and Green Beans image

From Martha Rose Shulman. Japanese eggplant is ideal for this recipe but you may use regular eggplant.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs eggplants (Japanese prefered)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 dried hot red chili pepper, crumbled
2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Pierce the eggplant in several places and place on a baking sheet.
  • *If using a large globe eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and score the cut side down to the skin, being careful not to pierce the skin.
  • Place on an oiled baking sheet, cut side down.
  • Bake 15 to 30 minutes, until softened.
  • Remove from the heat and when cool enough, peel and dice.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in salt and green beans; cook 5 minutes; drain, and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain.
  • In a small bowl, combine the stock, soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and sugar; set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add in the onion; stir a couple of minutes until it begins to soften.
  • Add in the garlic and ginger; stir 30-60 seconds, until the garlic/ginger smell fragrant.
  • Add in the eggplant, green beans, and chile; stir for a minute, then add in the soy sauce mixture.
  • Cook, stirring, until the eggplant is cooked through and fragrant (3 minutes).
  • Taste and add soy sauce as desired.
  • Add in the cornstarch mixture and stir until glazed.
  • Remove pan from heat; sprinkle with cilantro; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1674.3, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 8.3, Protein 4.1

STIR-FRIED PORK, EGGPLANT, AND ONIONS WITH GARLIC AND BLACK PEPPER



STIR-FRIED PORK, EGGPLANT, AND ONIONS WITH GARLIC AND BLACK PEPPER image

Categories     Pork

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces pork tenderloin , prepared according to instructions in note
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
12 medium cloves garlic , minced (about 3 1/2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
1 pound eggplant , cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion , cut into 1/4-to 3/8-inch wedges
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (loosely packed), choppe

Steps:

  • 1. Combine pork, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in small bowl. Whisk remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons each fish sauce and soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, sugar, and cornstarch in measuring cup. Combine garlic, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. 2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking; add half of pork to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up clumps, until well-browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer pork to medium bowl. Repeat with additional 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining pork. Add 1 tablespoon oil to now-empty skillet; add eggplant and cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned and no longer spongy, about 5 minutes; transfer to bowl with pork. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to skillet; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and soften, about 2 minutes. Clear center of skillet, add garlic/pepper mixture to clearing; cook, mashing mixture with spoon, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes, then stir mixture into onions. Add pork and eggplant; toss to combine. Whisk sauce to recombine, then add to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened and evenly distributed, about 30 seconds. Transfer to serving platter; sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

STIR FRIED EGGPLANT



Stir Fried Eggplant image

Categories     Vegetable     Sauté

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 piece Red Chili, Jalapeño or Fresno
1 tablespoon Honey
3 pieces Eggplant, maybe Japanese
1/4 pound Ground pork or Chicken (can leave out for veggie)
3 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds, toasted
1/2 cup Basil leaves
2 tablespoons Unseasoned Rice Vinegar
2 teaspoons Soy Sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop pepper and soak in honey with salt.
  • 2. Slice eggplants into sicks
  • 3. Heat oil and stir fry eggplant until crispy, remove from pan
  • 4. Add oil and cook meat if using.
  • 5. Otherwise and in garlic and sesame seeds, stir then add basil until wilted.
  • 6. Add soy and vinegar to honey pepper mix.
  • 7. Add eggplant then sauce back into pan. Season with S & P.

STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH EGGPLANT



Stir-Fried Beef with Eggplant image

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak or flank steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash white pepper
2 tablespoons salted black beans
1 large eggplant
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
4 green onions, (with tops)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (see Soups: Chicken Broth)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from beef steak cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices. Toss beef, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, the garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the salt and white pepper in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.Place beans in bowl cover with warm water. Stir beans about 2 minutes to remove excess salt. Remove beans from water drain well.Pare eggplant cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Mix eggplant, beans and gingerroot. Cut green onions diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch, the water, sugar and soy sauce.Heat wok until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil tilt wok to coat side. Add beef stir-fry 2 minutes or until beef is brown. Remove beef from wok.Heat wok until very hot. Add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil tilt wok to coat side. Add eggplant mixture stir-fry 1 minute. Add broth heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture cook and stir 20 seconds or until thickened. Add beef and green onions cook and stir 1 minute or until beef is hot.3 servingsFrom "Betty Crocker's New Chinese Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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