fried eggplants

These Chinese fried eggplants in spicy sweet-sour chili garlic sauce are easy to make and so delicious! The recipe is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free by using Tamari sauce. Perfect to serve as a side dish, appetizer or main course over rice or pasta.

Chinese Eggplants in Chili Garlic sauce

eggplants (each 10 ounces (small long ones if possible))

salt

cornstarch (optional)

½ tbsp soy sauce (or tamari sauce)

tbsp rice vinegar

water

cornstarch

tsp coconut sugar (or other sugar)

peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

tsp ginger (minced)

garlic

chili pepper (chopped)

spring onions (sliced)

sesame

rice

limes

Cut the eggplants into small chunks as shown in the step-by-step photos above. Then transfer them to a large bowl, add the salt and mix well to combine. Allow to soak for 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour).

Then pat the eggplants dry, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and mix well to coat. (If you find the eggplants too salty after soaking, you can also rinse them under cold running water before patting them dry.)

Mix all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium heat. Add the eggplants and fry for about 5-8 minutes. Once the skin is well browned and the inside turns soft, remove the eggplants and transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining oil, ginger, garlic, and chili to the same pan and roast for a few seconds while stirring until fragrant. Then put the eggplants back to the pan. Mix the sauce again until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and pour it over the eggplants. Stir immediately until the eggplant is evenly coated and the sauce thickens.

Garnish the eggplants with spring onions and sesame and serve as a side dish or as a main course over rice or pasta with lime wedges on the side.

Enjoy!

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