Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant with Oyster Sauce
July’s Seasonal Delight: Oyster Sauce Braised Eggplant – Perfect for Lunchboxes!
Let’s make a delicious stir-fried eggplant dish with a wonderful texture and packed with nutrients.
Main Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1/4 onion
- A handful of green onion (white part mainly)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make a truly delicious ‘Stir-Fried Eggplant’ using fresh, seasonal eggplants. We’ll enhance the savory flavor with oyster sauce, and this recipe is so simple that anyone can follow it with just a few basic seasonings. It’s perfect as a side dish or for your lunchbox!
Step 2
First, wash the eggplant thoroughly and remove the stem. Cut it into pieces about 5cm long. Slicing them to about 0.7cm thickness will give a better texture; avoid making them too thin. Thinly slice the 1/4 onion into similar lengths and thickness. Finely chop a handful of green onions to prepare. Using mainly the white parts of the green onion will add more flavor.
Step 3
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan. Add the chopped green onions and cook over low heat until fragrant, creating a scallion oil. Once the scallion aroma is released, add the sliced onions and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the onions become translucent. Next, add the cut eggplant and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the eggplant softens slightly. It’s important not to overcook the eggplant, as it can become mushy.
Step 4
Once the eggplant and onions are sufficiently cooked, add all the seasoning ingredients (1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic) to the pan. Quickly stir-fry to ensure the ingredients and seasonings are evenly combined. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the seasonings from burning. Continue to stir-fry for about 1 more minute, allowing the delicious seasoning to fully infuse into the eggplant. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds to finish.
