Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Chinese eggplant slices cooked with garlic, soy and oyster sauce, sugar, and chili flakes for a sweet and spicy side dish that doesn't skimp on flavor!

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
187 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved.
Step 3
Stir soy sauce mixture into eggplant until evenly coated; continue cooking until sauce has thickened.

Ingredients

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

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