Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

Name: Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 36 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 white eggplant, sliced; 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon minced red chile pepper; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar

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I got this recipe from a cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam. Such a flavorful and easy way to prepare eggplant. Now this is a family favorite! Serve garnished with green onion and basil.

Recipe by mariad3

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

11 mins

Total Time:

36 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 white eggplant, sliced
3 tablespoons minced lemongrass
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced red chile pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute ground ginger for the fresh ginger if desired.

Substitute 2 tablespoons soy sauce for the oyster sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273	Calories
21g	Fat
22g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 10mg	49%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 720mg	15%

* 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.