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Chinese braised eggplant with white rice and chilli sauce - Cook Simply

Chinese spicy braised aubergine

5 from 16 votes
If you're looking for a quick and easy vegetarian dish that is full of flavour, comforting and filling, this braised aubergine dish will be a real winner
Servings 3
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy
  • 1-2 tablespoons chilli oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 250 ml vegetable stock
  • 3 spring onions finely chopped
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Instructions

  • Chop the aubergine into large cubes. Then add them to a colander and sprinkle the salt over them. Leave for 30 minutes so that extra moisture from the aubergine is drawn out.
    chopped aubergine - Cook Simply
  • Rinse with cold water and pay dry with kitchen towel.
    rinse the aubergine - Cook Simply
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, then add the garlic, ginger, and spring onions. Stir fry for 20 seconds then add the aubergine. Continue stir frying the ingredients.
    stir frying aubergine - Cook Simply
  • Then add all the other ingredients. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the aubergines are soft and tender. And the sauce has thickened.
    Spicy Chinese braised aubergine - Cook Simply
  • Serve with extra chilli oil and spring onions with plain rice.
    spicy braised aubergine with spring onions and chilli sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal
Author: cooksimply
Calories: 128kcal
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese