Stir-Fried Eggplant with Chili

Stir-Fried Eggplant with Chili

This irresistible **Stir-Fried Eggplant with Garlic and Chili Peppers** is a simple yet flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. The key to its vibrant color and tender texture lies in the cooking method—using **more oil than usual** and allowing the eggplant to sear on one side without over-stirring. Fragrant **minced garlic** is added at just the right moment, infusing the dish with a rich aroma. Spicy **chili peppers** bring a kick, while a balanced blend of **salt, chicken powder, sugar, and soy sauce** enhances the natural sweetness of the eggplant. Quick and easy to prepare, this stir-fry delivers bold, savory flavors with a hint of heat. Serve it with **two bowls of rice** to soak up every delicious bite—a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and full of depth!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggplant
300g (1 medium eggplant)

The aromatics

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garlic
3 cloves
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chili peppers
2 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1/4 tsp
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chicken powder
1 tsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Heat more oil than usual in a wok, then add the eggplant and stir-fry. Do not over-stir, allowing the eggplant to heat on one side to maintain its color.

2. Step 2

Add minced garlic when the eggplant’s white side turns slightly yellow.

3. Step 3

Add chili peppers and season with salt, chicken powder, sugar, and soy sauce.

4. Step 4

Continue stir-frying until the chili peppers are cooked, then serve.

5. Step 5

Serve with two bowls of rice.

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