Chinese soy-braised eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger, scallions, and a glossy sweet-savory sauce.
18 min prep 18 min cook
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Cut the eggplants into large sticks and lightly coat with cornstarch.
Finely chop the garlic and ginger, and set the scallions aside.
Mix the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water in a small bowl.
Cook the eggplant in hot oil for 8 minutes, until the edges brown.
Add the garlic and ginger and turn for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour the sauce into the pan and cook the eggplant for 6 minutes, until glossy and soft.
Serve hot with scallions.
💡 Tip: Lightly coating the eggplant with starch reduces oil absorption and helps the sauce cling to the surface.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the dish hot with plain rice, scallions, and optional chili oil.
~240
kcal calories
5
g protein
28
g carbs
12
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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