Oyster Sauce Eggplant with Yardlong Beans
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Oyster Sauce Eggplant with Yardlong Beans

timer 10 MIN
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person 4 servings
Oyster Sauce Eggplant with Yardlong Beans

About This Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful stir-fry combines tender yardlong beans and succulent eggplants in a savory garlic-infused sauce. The dish starts with fresh yardlong beans and eggplants, cut into uniform pieces for even cooking. Aromatic garlic paste and scallion flowers add depth, while oyster sauce and soy sauces create a rich umami glaze. Quick stir-frying locks in the vegetables’ natural sweetness, and a splash of water helps meld the flavors under a high-heat steam. Finished with a sprinkle of scallion flowers for freshness, this dish is a perfect balance of texture and taste—crisp beans, silky eggplant, and a savory-sweet sauce. Ideal as a side or over rice, it’s a simple yet irresistible way to enjoy garden-fresh produce with bold Asian-inspired flavors.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • eggplants 150g
  • yardlong beans 200g
The aromatics
  • scallions 2 stalks (30g)
  • garlic 3 cloves (10g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash and cut the yardlong beans and eggplants into uniform segments.
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Step 2
Step 2
Prepare scallion flowers and garlic paste.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat the wok, add oil, and stir-fry the garlic paste until fragrant.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the yardlong beans and stir-fry until they change color.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the eggplants and stir-fry until they change color, then add salt and stir-fry evenly.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add water.
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Step 8
Step 8
Cover and boil over high heat for one minute.
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Step 9
Step 9
Then open the lid and add an appropriate amount of oyster sauce.
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Step 10
Step 10
Add chicken essence and stir-fry evenly before serving.
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Step 11
Step 11
Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with scallion flowers, and serve.

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