Chinese Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Sauce recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Tender steamed eggplant is served with a fragrant sauce made with garlic and soy sauce.
Tender steamed eggplant is served with a fragrant sauce made with garlic and soy sauce. The eggplant soaks up the savory, peppery flavors, making it a great match for rice. It’s a light side for hot days or an easy addition to dinner.
Chinese · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 219g serving): 105.6 kcal · protein 3.8g · carbohydrate 12.5g · fat 5.2g · sodium 1200.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Eggplant can turn mushy if steamed too long, so start checking for doneness with a chopstick after about 8 minutes.
Tips: Add the sauce just before serving to keep the eggplant firmer and the aroma fresh.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Eggplant — 1 pc
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Green onion — 0.2 piece
- Whole sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp