Ingredients
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2 Long Chinese Eggplants EggplantsYou can use 1 large globe eggplant as well
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3-4 Clove Garlicminced
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1 Chopped ScallionOptional for Garnish
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1 Chopped CilantroOptional for Garnish
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Dressing
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1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
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1 Tablespoon Chinese Black Vinegar
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1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
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1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
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1 teaspoon Sugar
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2-3 Red PepperOptional for Garnish/Flavor
Directions
Chinese-Style Eggplant: A Delicious and Healthy Dish
Eggplant is a staple in many Chinese households, and today, I’m sharing a recipe that might just change your mind about this versatile vegetable. While the dressing varies from family to family, this version is sure to win you over with its unique flavor.
Why You Should Love Eggplant
I was surprised to learn that many of my friends don’t like eggplant—they find its texture and taste off-putting. If you’re in the same boat, you’re missing out on a vegetable packed with nutrients and delicious potential.
Eggplant is a nutritional powerhouse. It doesn’t dominate in any single nutrient, but it offers an impressive variety: excellent amounts of fiber, folate, potassium, and manganese, along with vitamins C, K, B6, phosphorus, copper, thiamin, niacin, magnesium, and pantothenic acid. For more details, check out 10 Amazing Eggplant Benefits from Organic Facts.
Enjoy Your Chinese-Style Eggplant
This easy and flavorful dish is perfect as a side or even a main course. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh aromatics creates a delicious medley that highlights the eggplant’s natural goodness.
Final Thoughts
I hope this Chinese-style Vegan eggplant recipe will become a new favorite in your household. It’s not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. If you give this recipe a try, let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Happy cooking!
Related Vegan Recipes:
Sea Salt Sautéed Shishito Peppers
Honeydew Smoothie – Vegan Version
Five Color Vegetarian Fried Rice
Steps
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1
Done
15-20 mins
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Prepare and Cook the EggplantsHalve Eggplants and place in a steamer. Steam about 15 -20 minutes or until it's soft and saturated with moisture. |
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2
Done
1 min
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Make the SaucePreparing for the dressing, mix all the ingredients from dressing section except sesame oil |
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3
Done
1 min
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Prepare for Sizzling the OilRemove eggplants from steamer and let them cool down. After they cool down, tear them to long strings. and place into a plate; Garnish all chopped scallion and 1/2 minced garlic on the top of the steamed eggplants. |
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4
Done
2 mins
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Garnish and ServeHeat up the sesame oil in a sauce pan, when it's hot, put in dried red pepper until a little bit brownish (Dried Red Pepper is optional), then pour it to the top of the eggplants over scallion and garlic and drizzle over the mixed dressing. Garnish with chopped Cilantro and rest of Garlic on the top of the dish. |
