
By Eileen Latimore
Eggplant in Oyster Sauce
1 step
Prep:30minCook:20min
Updated at: Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:23:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories181.3 kcal (9%)
Total Fat13.8 g (20%)
Carbs14.5 g (6%)
Sugars7.1 g (8%)
Protein2.2 g (4%)
Sodium371.1 mg (19%)
Fiber5.4 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

3 tablespoonsoyster sauce
OR soy sauce

sesame oil

1 tablespoonwhite sugar

1Fresno chili
diced

1garlic clove
minced

ground black pepper

3 tablespoonneutral oil

1.5 poundsChinese eggplants
OR globe, cut into 1-inch chunks

2scallions
thinly sliced on the diagonal OR 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

sesame seeds
to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Stir together the oyster sauce, sugar, chili, garlic, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil until barely smoking. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring once or twice, until well charred. Add the sauce, quickly cover and reduce to low. Cook, occasionally shaking the skillet (do not uncover the pan), until tender and translucent and the skillet is dry, 2 to 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in the scallions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or drizzled with sesame oil.