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Sticky Garlic Eggplant

A delicious way to enjoy eggplant!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 eggplants (Asian preferred) cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 T neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp giner grated
  • 2 T soy sauce
  • 1 T rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 T water
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut eggplants into bite-sized pieces leaving the skin on.
  • Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add eggplant into single layer.
  • Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown and softening.
  • While eggplant is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, water and cornstarch.
  • Once the eggplant has softened and browned, add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 second until aromatic.
  • Pour in sauce and toss for 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  • Place in serving dish and add sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Goes great with your favorite rice!
Keyword Eggplant, Garlic