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Sweet and Sour Eggplant
Enjoy a perfect balance of tangy and sweet with this flavorful Sweet and Sour Eggplant dish! The tender eggplant absorbs the rich sauce, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes. It's a simple yet impressive dish, ideal for adding a zesty twist to your meal and sure to leave everyone craving for more!
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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2 pcseggplants medium-sized
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1 tspgarlic minced
For the Sauce
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2 tbsptomato sauce
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2 tbspsoy sauce
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2 tbspsugar
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3 tbspwhite vinegar
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8 tbspwater
For the Thickener
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1 tbspcornstarch
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3 tbspwater
Instructions
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Cut the eggplants into your desired shapes. Soak the pieces in a bowl of water with 2 tbsp of vinegar for 5-10 minutes. This helps to retain the colour of eggplant
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In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and 8 tbsp of water until well combined.
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In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in 3 tbsp water. Set aside.
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4.Drain the eggplant pieces from the vinegar water solution. Steam them for about 5 minutes until they are tender but still retain their bright purple color. Avoid overcooking.
Cook the Dish
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Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp of oil.
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Stir-fry the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the prepared sauce and bring it to a boil.
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Add the steamed eggplant to the pan
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Stir well to coat the eggplant with the sauce
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Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
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Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened
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Serve hot
