Grandma's Braised Eggplant

Grandma's Braised Eggplant

This savory stir-fried eggplant recipe brings a taste of traditional countryside cooking to your table. Tender steamed eggplant is stir-fried with aromatic scallions, ginger, garlic, and spicy chili peppers for a dish bursting with bold flavors. The key to its deliciousness lies in the perfect balance of textures—soft, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant paired with the fragrant crunch of fresh aromatics. Lightly seasoned with soy sauce, salt, and chicken essence, every bite is rich and satisfying. Quick to prepare yet full of depth, this dish is a fantastic way to enjoy eggplant at its best. Serve it over steamed rice for a comforting, homestyle meal that’s sure to become a favorite. Simple ingredients, authentic taste—this recipe proves that great flavor doesn’t need to be complicated!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggplant
350g

The aromatics

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scallions
30g (2 stalks)
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ginger
10g (1 small piece)
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garlic
5g (3 cloves)
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chili peppers
5g (1-2 pieces)

The sauce & seasonings

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vegetable oil
2 tbsp
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soy sauce
2 tbsp
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salt
0.5 tsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Finely chop scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Wash the eggplant with the stem intact and steam for 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add all the ingredients and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add the eggplant, press it flat with a spatula, add soy sauce, salt, and chicken essence to taste. Stir-fry until the flavors are combined and then serve.

5. Step 5

Step 5
A traditional countryside flavor that goes well with rice.

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