Grandma's Braised Eggplant
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Grandma's Braised Eggplant

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Grandma's Braised Eggplant

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eggplant 350g
The aromatics
  • scallions 30g (2 stalks)
  • ginger 10g (1 small piece)
  • garlic 5g (3 cloves)
  • chili peppers 5g (1-2 pieces)
The sauce & seasonings
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Finely chop scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers for later use.
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Step 2
Step 2
Wash the eggplant with the stem intact and steam for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add all the ingredients and stir-fry until fragrant.
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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.
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Step 5
Step 5
A traditional countryside flavor that goes well with rice.

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