Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this sticky garlic eggplant recipe that combines the sweetness of honey with the bold flavors of soy sauce and garlic, creating a dish that is truly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Additional:
- Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Eggplant: Cut the eggplants into small cubes or slices.
- Cook the Garlic Sauce: In a pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir well.
- Cook the Eggplant: In another pan, fry the eggplant until golden brown. Pour the garlic sauce over the eggplant and cook until sticky.
- Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dish by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg