Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce
Elevate your side dish game with this Steamed Eggplant with Garlic Soy Sauce recipe—a light, flavorful delight that's both easy and healthy. Tender, perfectly steamed eggplant becomes a sponge for a savory sauce made with soy sauce, fragrant garlic, nutty sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness from sugar. A touch of rice vinegar adds a subtle tang, while green onions and sesame seeds provide a fresh, aromatic finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian dish is perfect as a satisfying appetizer or an elegant side for an Asian-inspired meal. Plus, it serves beautifully hot or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Eggplant
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Place a steamer basket on top.
While waiting for the water to boil, rinse the eggplants thoroughly. Slice them into quarters lengthwise, and then cut each quarter into 4-inch pieces.
Place the eggplant pieces into the steamer basket, sprinkle them with salt, and cover the pot with a lid.
Steam the eggplant for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pieces are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the eggplant is steaming, mince the garlic cloves. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar.
Once the eggplant is cooked, transfer the pieces gently to a serving plate.
Drizzle the garlic soy sauce mixture over the steamed eggplant.
Chop the green onions and sprinkle over the eggplant along with sesame seeds.
Serve hot or at room temperature as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3864 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3194 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
