Garlic Eggplant
This simple vegan side dish features tender eggplant pieces stir-fried with aromatic garlic. It's a quick and flavorful addition to any meal, with a savory and slightly sweet profile.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 147 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcseggplant, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 6 clovegarlic, minced
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspred pepper flakes(optional)
sauce
- 3 tbspsoy sauce, gluten-free
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 1 tspcornstarch
- 2 tbspwater
garnish
- 1 tspsesame seed, toasted(optional)
Equipment
wok · skillet · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved to prevent lumps.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the eggplant to the hot oil and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 4
Push the eggplant to one side of the pan, then add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the empty side.
- 5
Cook the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
- 6
Stir the eggplant and garlic together.
- 7
Pour the prepared sauce over the eggplant mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the eggplant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The sauce will thicken quickly due to the cornstarch.
- 8
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- 9
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 146.6kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Carbs
- 15.8g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fibre
- 4.8g
- Sugar
- 8.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover garlic eggplant in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
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