Steamed Eggplant with Garlic and Soy Sauce 蒜蓉蒸茄子

Tender steamed eggplant slices are topped with fragrant fried garlic and a savory soy sauce dressing, offering a delightful and healthy vegetarian dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 400g eggplant
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped

Steps

1. Wash and cut the eggplant into thick slices or wedges.
2. Steam the eggplant until very tender, about 8-10 minutes.
3. While eggplant is steaming, finely chop the garlic and green onions.
4. Heat cooking oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the chopped garlic until golden and fragrant. Remove garlic, leaving the oil in the pan.
5. In the same pan, turn off the heat. Mix light soy sauce, water, sugar, and sesame oil into the residual oil to create the dressing. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
6. Arrange the steamed eggplant on a serving plate.
7. Pour the hot garlic and soy sauce dressing over the eggplant.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

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