Description
A delightful dish of caramelized eggplant in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into rounds or cubes, ensuring even sizes for cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the eggplant in a single layer.
- Cook until golden and tender for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix the soy sauce and honey (or sugar) in a small bowl, then pour over the eggplant.
- Stir gently to coat and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with green onions.
- Serve immediately over warm rice.
Notes
For a lighter version, roast the eggplant in the oven or use an air fryer. You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free or honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg