Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (红烧茄子)

Name: Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce (红烧茄子)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 10 oz Chinese eggplant ((about 2 small eggplant) , chopped to bite-size pieces (*Footnote 1)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((*see footnote 3)); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil)); 1 teaspoon ginger (, minced); 3 cloves garlic (, chopped)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:15min

The eggplant is grilled until crispy and smoky, and then cooked in a rich savory garlic sauce. This vegan dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main dish served over rice or noodles.To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari or coconut amino to replace light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.

Updated at: Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:48:44 GMT