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Chinese Spicy Eggplant in blue serving bowl with chop sticks on the side
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Chinese Spicy Eggplant

Chinese Spicy Eggplant is easy to make, full of aromatic flavors and excellent taste. Learn how to cook this simple yet delicious recipe that is gluten free, vegan, soy free and uses just a few ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium to large Japanese eggplant
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • Salt per taste

For the Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 Tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons liquid coconut amino
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sherry
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon chili garlic paste or chili flakes
  • 4-5 dry red chilis
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Green onions or scallions for garnish.

Instructions

  • Cut the eggplant into ½ to ¾ inch cubes. Sprinkle and rub some salt on those cubes.
  • Mix the liquid coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sherry, brown sugar, corn starch, water, and chili paste together in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, then add the eggplant. Once they start to sizzle, cover the skillet. Stir occasionally until the eggplant is cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  • Move the eggplant to a bowl and place the skillet back on the heat.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Wait few seconds so oil gets warm, then add the grated ginger, dry whole chilies and minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute. You should sense the aroma.
  • Give the sauce mixture a good stir since corn starch starts to settle at the bottom. Add the mixture to the pan. You should stir frequently, until the sauce thickens for another minute or two.
  • Then add the cooked eggplant in the skillet and mix until the eggplant is coated by the sauce. Turn off the heat.
  • Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Garnish with chopped green onions or sliced scallions. Serve warm. Enjoy !

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g