Stir-fried Chinese eggplants with sweet‑savory sauce

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

Mini eggplants slightly sweet, lightly caramelized and coated with a spicy‑sweet Asian sauce. A quick 10‑15 minute cooking recipe, perfect to accompany white rice.

MediumChineseServes 3

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Source Video
40m
Prep
14m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 4m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.55
Per serving:$1.52

Critical Success Points

  • Soak the eggplants in the brine for 20 minutes
  • Drain and dry the eggplants before frying
  • Stir‑fry the eggplants until golden
  • Add the sauce and let it thicken quickly

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil: avoid splatters by thoroughly drying the eggplants
  • Use gloves or a cloth to handle the hot lid during steaming
  • Be careful with the knife when chopping ginger and garlic

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