Quick & Easy Stir-Fried Eggplant (10-Minute Recipe)
The Ultimate Speedy Stir-Fried Eggplant: A Simple Recipe Ready in Just 10 Minutes!
Perfect for busy days when you want to add a flavorful dish to your meal! Introducing an incredibly simple stir-fried eggplant recipe that’s ready in a flash, in just 10 minutes. Enjoy the delightful combination of tender eggplant and crisp vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce that everyone will love. Give it a try now!
Main Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 2 cloves garlic (or 1 Tbsp minced garlic)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the ingredients for our stir-fried eggplant. You’ll need 2 eggplants, 1/4 carrot, 1/4 onion, 1/2 stalk of green onion, and 2 cloves of garlic. You can slice the garlic thinly or mince it. (Pre-chopping everything will make the 10-minute cooking time much easier!)
Step 2
Wash the eggplants thoroughly. Then, slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 1cm thick. Slicing them too thinly might cause them to break apart during cooking, so aim for a moderate thickness.
Step 3
Thinly julienne the carrot. Since carrots are firmer than eggplant, slicing them thinly ensures they cook evenly alongside the other vegetables.
Step 4
Julienne the onion similarly to the carrot. This will help them cook at a similar rate.
Step 5
Prepare your garlic by slicing it thinly or mincing it, about 1 tablespoon. This will add a wonderful aromatic flavor to the dish.
Step 6
Now, let’s get ready to stir-fry. Pour a generous amount of cooking oil into the pan. Eggplants absorb oil well, so using enough oil will result in a moist and tender texture. Before the pan gets too hot, add half of the chopped green onion (about 1/4 stalk’s worth) and the prepared garlic. Cook over low heat to gently infuse the oil with the aroma of green onion and garlic. Be careful not to burn them; cook until a subtle fragrance rises.
Step 7
Add the carrots, which are the firmest vegetable, to the pan. Stir-fry over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Once the carrots begin to look slightly translucent, it’s time to add the next vegetables.
Step 8
Next, add the julienned onion and stir-fry together. Cook for about 1 minute, until the onions become translucent and their natural sweetness starts to emerge.
Step 9
Now, add the star ingredient – the eggplant – and stir-fry. Continue to cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the eggplant softens and wilts, absorbing the oil. You’ll notice the eggplant reducing in volume as it cooks.
Step 10
Once the eggplant is partially cooked, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Stir-fry for another minute, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed and coats the eggplant and vegetables. This will infuse them with a delicious umami flavor.
Step 11
When the vegetables are nicely softened, add the remaining half of the green onion (about 1/4 stalk’s worth). Stir-fry briefly for about 30 seconds, just to incorporate it. This will add a fresh, vibrant flavor to the dish.
Step 12
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle in a pinch of black pepper and a drizzle of sesame oil for added aroma and depth. Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. This elevates the dish, giving it a professional presentation and taste. Enjoy your simple yet incredibly delicious meal!
