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Fermented Chili and Garlic Eggplant
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10 MIN
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This delicious stir-fried eggplant recipe is a healthy and flavorful dish that’s easy to make at home. Using round eggplant marinated in salt, this method ensures the eggplant stays tender without absorbing excess oil, making it a lighter yet satisfying option. The key to its rich taste lies in the aromatic blend of minced garlic and spicy pepper, stir-fried to perfection. First, the eggplant is quickly cooked until soft, then combined with a fragrant mix of garlic and peppers for a bold, savory finish. A splash of soy sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the eggplant, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors. Perfect as a side dish or paired with steamed rice, this stir-fry is a must-try for eggplant lovers. Simple ingredients like garlic, pepper, and a touch of oil transform humble eggplant into a standout dish that’s both wholesome and delicious. Try this recipe for a quick, restaurant-quality meal at home!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- eggplant 300g
The aromatics
- pepper 50g
The sauce & seasonings
- garlic 10g (about 3 cloves)
- cooking oil 45ml (3 tbsp)
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
To make this dish, you can use either round eggplant or long eggplant. I used round eggplant.
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Step 2
Wash the round eggplant clean and cut it into roll-cut pieces, put them in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and marinate to remove excess water.
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Step 3
After the eggplant has released its water, discard the water. The eggplant that has been marinated with salt will not absorb too much oil, making this dish healthier to eat.
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Step 4
Cut the garlic into minced garlic.
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Step 5
Place a wok over the fire, add cooking oil, and the amount of oil should be slightly more than usual.
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Step 6
When the oil reaches 60% heat, add the eggplant.
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Step 7
Stir-fry over high heat until the eggplant changes color and becomes soft, then remove the eggplant and set it aside.
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Step 8
Heat another wok with a small amount of oil, add the chopped pepper and half of the minced garlic, and stir-fry.
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Step 9
Stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 10
Add the stir-fried eggplant.
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Step 11
Add soy sauce and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 12
Add the remaining minced garlic and continue to stir-fry evenly, then turn off the heat and serve.
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Step 13
Finished product picture.
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Step 14
Finished product picture.
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