Tender eggplant slices seared and glazed in a savory-sweet soy-ginger sauce. A quick and flavorful vegetarian side dish.
Yield: 3 servings Total Time: 20 min (Prep 5 | Cook 15)
Gear: Skillet or wok, spatula
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish
Steps to Make It
- Heat sesame oil in skillet; sear eggplant slices until browned.
- Mix soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger.
- Pour sauce over eggplant; cook 3–4 min until glazed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
Cook Tips
- Salt eggplant slices before cooking to reduce bitterness.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
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