Recipes Cuisine Asian Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce 4.4 (300) 240 Reviews 11 Photos This Chinese eggplant recipe is mildly spicy (or very spicy, if you like). My mother has been making this for me since I was a child. It is so good! Recipe by Whats that Burning smell? Updated on April 24, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 4 Chinese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 inch half moons 1 cup water 3 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 5 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir eggplant in hot oil until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in water, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed. Meanwhile, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a small bowl until sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Stir sauce into eggplant until evenly coated. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 187 Calories 8g Fat 29g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 187 % Daily Value * Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Sodium 224mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 13g 47% Total Sugars 13g Protein 5g Vitamin C 10mg 50% Calcium 41mg 3% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 927mg 20% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved