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Chili Garlic Eggplant Stir-Fry

17 mineasy2 servingsveganvegetarianunder-20-min

Ingredients

  • Eggplant2 medium, cubedOn hand
  • Garlic4 cloves, mincedOn hand
  • Scallions2, slicedOn hand
  • Rice200 g, cookedOn hand
  • Soy sauce2 tbspoptional
  • Vinegar1 tbspoptional
  • Sugar1 tspoptional
  • Chili flakes1 tspoptional

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Steps

  1. 1

    Fry the eggplant cubes in generous vegetable oil until deep golden.

    8 min

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and chili flakes.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Toss until fragrant.

    1 min

  4. 4

    Add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and 2 tbsp water.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Simmer until the eggplant turns silky and the sauce clings.

    4 min

  6. 6

    Scatter the scallions.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Serve with steamed rice.

    1 min

Cook’s note. Keep frying once the eggplant looks soaked; it releases the oil back as it collapses.

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