4 Easy Ways to Cook Stir-Fried Eggplant Delicious with Rice

Prepare the Ingredients

After buying eggplants, wash them briefly with water and then use a knife to cut them into bite-sized pieces about 2 finger joints long. Then soak the cut eggplants in a bowl of diluted salt water that has been prepared for about 3 minutes to prevent them from browning, then take them out and let them drain.

Peel and finely chop the garlic.

Stir-Fry the Eggplant

Place a pan on the stove, add about 1 teaspoon of cooking oil to the pan, then add the chopped garlic and sauté over medium heat until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Add the drained eggplants, stir well for about 2 minutes until the eggplants are firm. Then, add 1 spoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of oyster sauce.

Stir until the seasoning coats the eggplants evenly, then cover the pan and reduce the heat for about 5 – 7 minutes until the eggplants are cooked, and you can turn off the stove.

Final product

With just a few simple steps, you have a delicious and flavorful stir-fried eggplant with garlic for yourself and your family to enjoy at dinner tonight.

The eggplant is stir-fried until tender, infused with seasoning, savory and sweet, with a rich garlic aroma. To make the dish more appealing, you can sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds before serving!

Preparation and Marination of Ingredients

Wash the eggplant, peel it, and cut it into small, even pieces. Soak in diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it drain.

Put the minced meat into a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix well. Marinate for about 20 minutes for the flavors to soak into the meat.

Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic. Trim the roots of the green onions and chop them into bite-sized pieces. After picking the leaves, wash the perilla and chop it finely.

Stir-fry eggplant

Place a pan on the stove, wait until the pan is hot, then add about 1.5 tablespoons of cooking oil, heat until the oil is very hot, then add the drained eggplant and fry for about 5 minutes until the eggplant is soft, then transfer the eggplant to a plate.

Stir-fry minced meat

Take another pan, place it on the stove, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat for about 1 minute until the oil is hot.

Add minced garlic and shallots. Stir-fry on medium heat until fragrant, then add the minced pork. Stir continuously until the meat is firm, then add the cooked eggplant and stir further.

Next, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, mix well for the sauce to be absorbed by the eggplant, then season to taste and add chopped green onions and perilla leaves, stir well and serve on a plate.

Final Product

Stir-fried eggplant with minced meat after completion will have an attractive aroma of sautéed onion and garlic along with fragrant green onions and perilla.

The minced meat is stir-fried until tender, not too dry and evenly seasoned. The eggplant is soft and sweet, just right to eat while retaining its beautiful green color. To make it tastier, you can sprinkle a little ground pepper and prepare a bowl of chili sauce for dipping!

Prepare the Ingredients

Wash the beef thoroughly, drain, and slice it into thin pieces (cut into strips). Wash the green onions and perilla leaves, then chop them finely.

Wash the eggplant, cut it in half, slice it into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a bowl of diluted saltwater, soaking for about 5 minutes to prevent browning, then remove and drain.

Marinate the Beef

Add the sliced beef to a bowl with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Then, mix well and marinate for about 20 minutes to let the flavors soak in.

Sautéed Eggplant with Meat

Place a pan on the stove, add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan and heat until the oil is hot, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the beef, stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the beef is browned, then turn off the heat and scoop the beef into a separate bowl. Continue using the same pan and add the eggplant, stir-frying with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Next, cover the pan and wait for about 3 – 5 minutes on low heat until the eggplant is tender. Open the lid, add chopped green onions and perilla leaves, stir briefly, then turn off the heat.

Final Product

Finally, you just need to arrange the sautéed eggplant with beef on a plate, add some carrot decoration for a nice touch, and you can invite your family to enjoy.

This dish is appealing with the sweet and fragrant eggplant, combined with the tender and juicy beef, not too dry and full of flavor. It goes well with rice; so be sure to try it at your family’s next meal!

Prepare the vegetables

Wash the eggplant, then use a knife to cut it into pieces about 2 finger joints long. After that, soak it in diluted salt for about 10 minutes to prevent browning, then take it out and place it in a basket to drain.

Prepare the shrimp

After peeling the shrimp, remove the head and tail, pull out the shrimp’s intestinal tract, and make a slit along the shrimp’s body so that it looks more appealing when stir-fried.

Then, place the shrimp in a bowl along with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce. Marinate for about 20 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the flavors.

Stir-fried shrimp

You place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan and wait until the oil is hot, then add minced garlic, stir-fry evenly over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant.

Add the marinated shrimp into the pan, stir-fry briefly until the shrimp is firm, then remove the shrimp and place it on a separate plate.

Sautéed Eggplant with Shrimp

Place a pan on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, heat until the oil is hot, then add the eggplant and stir well. Next, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce.

Stir all the ingredients together to coat them with the seasoning, then cover and wait for about 7 – 10 minutes for the eggplant to soften. Add the shrimp and stir well for another 3 minutes to finish.

Final Product

Sautéed eggplant with shrimp after completion will have the beautiful red color of shrimp mixed with the characteristic green and white color of eggplant.

Serve a small portion with hot white rice, and you will experience the sweet, firm taste of shrimp combined with the mildly sweet and fragrant flavor of eggplant. If you like, you can prepare a bowl of spicy fish sauce for dipping.