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Stir-Fried Eggplant with Chili
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10 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings

About This Recipe
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!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- eggplant 300g (1 medium eggplant)
The aromatics
- garlic 3 cloves
- chili peppers 2 pieces
The sauce & seasonings
- salt 1/4 tsp
- chicken powder 1 tsp
- sugar 1 tsp
- soy sauce 1 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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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.
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Step 2
Add minced garlic when the eggplant’s white side turns slightly yellow.
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Step 3
Add chili peppers and season with salt, chicken powder, sugar, and soy sauce.
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Step 4
Continue stir-frying until the chili peppers are cooked, then serve.
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Step 5
Serve with two bowls of rice.
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