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Sticky Garlic Eggplant

Savory Sticky Garlic Eggplant That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Discover the delightful flavors of Sticky Garlic Eggplant—a vegan dish that impresses with its savory taste and simple preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 pieces Asian eggplants Sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Salt For drawing out moisture
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Use agave for vegan option
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Use apple cider vinegar as substitute
For Cooking & Garnishing
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral oil Vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • to taste Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnishing

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Colander
  • knife
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the eggplants and slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch thick.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the eggplant pieces, toss them, and let them sit in a colander for about 20 minutes.
  3. Rinse the salted eggplants under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and rice vinegar.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet and fry the eggplants in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Reduce the heat, pour the sauce over the eggplants, and toss gently while simmering for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggplants are thoroughly dried after rinsing to avoid sogginess when frying. Taste the sauce before adding to adjust flavor as desired.

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