How to Make Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Chinese cuisine. This recipe combines tender eggplant with a savory garlic sauce, creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of rich, aromatic flavors. Whether you're a fan of eggplant or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

One of the key elements of this dish is the eggplant, which is a staple in Chinese cooki...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 Chinese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch half moons
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 5 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir eggplant in hot oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
  • Stir sauce into eggplant until evenly coated. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened.
  • Nutrition

    187 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 927mg