Steamed Eggplant in Garlic Peanut Sauce (芝麻酱拌茄子)

Name: Steamed Eggplant in Garlic Peanut Sauce (芝麻酱拌茄子)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 Chinese eggplant ((about 9 oz. / 270 g)); 2 tablespoons unsweetened natural peanut butter ((or Chinese sesame paste)); 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((or rice vinegar)); 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic (, finely minced); 1 green onion (, thinly sliced); 2 teaspoons homemade chili oil (, or to taste (Optional, but highly recommended)); Chopped green onion, and / or toasted sesame seeds (, for garnish(Optional))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Tender steamed eggplant is smothered in a garlicky nutty sauce that is slightly sour and sweet. The dish takes no time to prepare, is addictively delicious, and so healthy. {Gluten-Free adaptable, Vegan}To make the dish gluten-free, use rice vinegar to replace the Chinkiang vinegar, and use tamari or coconut aminos to replace the light soy sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:38:28 GMT