Description
Golden Eggplant Tossed in Garlic Soy Glaze is a delightful dish that features tender, golden eggplant enveloped in a rich garlic soy glaze. Each bite offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it an ideal addition to any meal. Whether served as a side or main course, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant taste and warmth, evoking memories of cozy gatherings around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium golden eggplants (about 500g)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice eggplants into bite-sized cubes. Place in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 20 minutes. Rinse and drain excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the eggplant and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Pour the sauce over the sautéed eggplant, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg