A fast Thai pan of eggplant tossed with soy, chili, sesame oil, and basil, glossy, spicy, and perfect beside steamed rice.
12 min prep 12 min cook
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Cut the eggplants into large fingers, soak in salted water for 5 minutes, drain, and dry.
Roughly crush the garlic and chili in a mortar, then stir in hot vegetable oil in a wok for 30 seconds.
Add the eggplant and cook covered over high heat for 6 minutes, then uncover and toss for 2 minutes.
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt and toss for 1 minute, so the eggplant absorbs the sauce.
Remove from the heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and fold in Thai basil at the last moment to serve.
💡 Tip: Cut the eggplant into large fingers and keep the wok very hot; the outside browns while the inside stays creamy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a main dish with steamed jasmine rice and sliced Thai chilies.
~210
kcal calories
4
g protein
18
g carbs
11
g fat
18.6g
Sugar
14g
Fiber
1004.1mg
Sodium
0.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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