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Sticky Garlic Eggplant: Your New Favorite Sweet Savory Dish

Sticky Garlic Eggplant: Your New Favorite Sweet Savory Dish

Sticky Garlic Eggplant is a sweet savory dish that is easy to prepare and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant

  • 2 medium eggplant firm and glossy varieties
  • 1 teaspoon salt to draw out moisture

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 4 cloves minced garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

For Cooking

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds optional but recommended

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Slice the eggplant into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
  • Rinse the eggplant under cold water to remove salt and bitterness, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crispy.
  • Lower the heat and add the sauce to the skillet, tossing the eggplant to coat evenly and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, eggplant dish, sauce, Sticky Garlic Eggplant, sweet savory dish, Vegetarian
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