Chewy and Delicious Stir-Fried Eggplant: A Simple Recipe
How to Make Crispy, Non-Mushy Stir-Fried Eggplant
A sweet and savory stir-fried eggplant dish with a delightful chewy texture.
Main Ingredients- 3 medium eggplants
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning Sauce (Mix in advance)- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp water
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp water
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Wash the eggplants thoroughly, trim off the stems, and mince the garlic. Measure out and set aside all the ingredients for the seasoning sauce.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oligosaccharide. Whisk everything together until well combined to create a delicious seasoning sauce. Mixing the sauce in advance will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Wash the eggplants and remove the stems. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, then slice them crosswise into bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. This thickness is ideal for achieving a pleasant texture; too thin and they might become mushy, too thick and they’ll take longer to cook.
Step 4
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry gently until fragrant, taking care not to burn it. This step is about infusing the oil with garlic aroma.
Step 5
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the sliced eggplants to the pan. Stir-fry them, tossing gently to prevent sticking, until they begin to soften slightly. Cook over low to medium heat. Avoid overcooking, as this can lead to a mushy texture.
Step 6
When the eggplants are slightly tender, pour the prepared seasoning sauce over them. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats the eggplant evenly and absorbs into it. Be watchful to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 7
Once the sauce has thickened and coated the eggplant, and most of the liquid has evaporated, turn off the heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and give it a final mix. Your delicious stir-fried eggplant is ready!
Step 8
Enjoy your perfectly chewy and flavorful stir-fried eggplant! It’s a fantastic side dish for any meal and makes a great accompaniment to drinks.
