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红烧茄子

Red-Braised Eggplant

⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min⏰ Total: 20 minEASY
VGDFNF
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings

Ingredients

AmountIngredientNotesSubstitute
300 gChinese eggplant茄子rolled cut into chunks
22 mlsoy sauce酱油
8.0 mldark soy sauce老抽
8.0 gsugar白糖
10 ggarlic大蒜

Instructions

1

Sear and braise(15 min)

Salt eggplant chunks, let sit 10 min, pat dry. Sear in hot oil until deeply golden on all sides (3 min). Add garlic, soy sauces, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and braise 4 min until eggplant is meltingly tender and the sauce has reduced to a glossy glaze. Sprinkle with scallions.

Pro Tips for Western Kitchens

Salting removes bitterness and prevents the eggplant from absorbing too much oil. Pat thoroughly dry before searing.

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Nutrition

Per serving (approximate values)

140
Calories (kcal)
4
Protein (g)
18
Carbs (g)
8
Fat (g)
6
Fiber (g)
520
Sodium (mg)

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