Garlicky Glazed Eggplant
Silky eggplant braised in a savory-sweet garlic sauce until tender and glossy. Ready in under 20 minutes, no fuss, pure TikTok magic.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb Chinese eggplant (or Japanese eggplant), halved lengthwise
- 6 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Place eggplant cut-side down in the hot skillet and sear 4 minutes until the surface turns golden and begins to soften.
- 3
Flip eggplant skin-side down. Add minced garlic to the pan and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and braise for 6 minutes until eggplant is very tender.
- 5
Tilt the skillet and spoon the glossy sauce over the eggplant. Transfer to a plate and pour all sauce on top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or sauté pan (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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