Spicy and Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant and Onion
A Delectable Recipe for Spicy and Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant and Onion
Introducing our ‘Spicy and Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant and Onion’ – a dish where fragrant eggplant, sweet onion, and spicy chili peppers come together beautifully. Perfect as a side dish for rice or as a flavorful component for fried rice. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy for anyone to follow, promising a dish that will have you reaching for more rice! It also pairs wonderfully with our anchovy fried rice recipe! >>@6916488
Main Ingredients- 1 eggplant
- 1 onion
- 3 Korean green chilies (Cheongyang peppers)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
- A moderate amount of canola oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
- A moderate amount of canola oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the eggplant thoroughly and pat it dry. Then, slice it diagonally into pieces about 0.5 cm thick. Avoid slicing them too thinly, as they might break apart during stir-frying. Aim for a moderate thickness for best results.
Step 2
Peel the onion and slice it into strips. Remove the stems from the Korean green chilies and finely chop them. If you prefer less heat, you can adjust the number of chilies or remove their seeds.
Step 3
Place the prepared eggplant, onion, and green chilies into a stir-frying pan. Add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1/2 Tbsp of oyster sauce. Gently toss and stir-fry over low heat until the sauce is evenly distributed among the ingredients. Cooking over low heat allows the natural sweetness of the vegetables to come out beautifully.
Step 4
Once the ingredients have absorbed some of the sauce, add a moderate amount of canola oil and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry until the vegetables are nicely cooked and slightly tender. Adding oil will give the vegetables a lovely sheen and enhance their flavor.
Step 5
When the vegetables start to soften, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and continue to stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful not to overcook the garlic, as it can turn bitter. Stir-fry just long enough for the garlic aroma to develop.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds over the dish, as desired. Sesame seeds add a nutty aroma and make the dish visually more appealing.
Step 7
Give everything a final quick stir-fry (‘hwiririk~’) to combine all the flavors. Your delicious Spicy and Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant and Onion is ready! Serve it over warm rice or use it as a filling for fried rice. It’s truly delicious! ^^
