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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Eggplant is a type of food that is very popular because it can be made into many different dishes. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to refer to the recipe for spicy garlic eggplant that is extremely delicious and attractive, and enjoy this mixed dish with your family.
Ingredients for Spicy Garlic Eggplant For 2 people
Eggplant 500 gr Chili 4 pieces Garlic 1/2 bulb Lemon 1 piece Sesame A little Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon Green onions 3 stalks Common spices A little (sugar/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious eggplant
- You should choose eggplants that have smooth skin, bright color, even color, with fresh stems that are firmly attached to the fruit.
- You should choose firm eggplants, not soft and mushy. When you gently press your finger on the skin of the eggplant, if it leaves an imprint on the surface, the eggplant is ripe.
- Do not choose eggplants with wrinkled skin or many dark spots on the skin. If the skin color is pinkish-purple or light purple, and the skin is a bit hard, it should also not be purchased as the fruit is old.
How to prepare Eggplant mixed with garlic and chili
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the eggplant thoroughly, remove the stem, cut it into 3 sections, and then cut each section in half. Next, place the eggplant in a bowl of diluted salt water and soak for about 5 minutes.
Peel and crush the garlic, then chop it finely. Clean the green onion and chop it. Squeeze the lemon for juice, and chop the chili after removing the seeds.
Tip: To prevent the eggplant from browning after cutting, soak it in diluted salt water.
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Make the dressing
You add minced chili, chopped green onions, and minced garlic into an bowl. Then you add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Next, you mix this mixture well so that the seasonings are blended together.
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Mix the eggplant
First, tear the eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Then you add the eggplant to the sauce bowl and mix well so that the eggplant is evenly coated with the sauce. Finally, you plate the eggplant and drizzle a little sesame on top to finish.
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Final Product
So, the super simple and delicious garlic chili eggplant dish is ready. When you eat it, you will feel the rich sauce blending with the eggplant, making the dish even more appealing. You can enjoy this dish with rice, which will be very suitable.
So we have finished the recipe for the delicious and attractive garlic and chili eggplant. What are you waiting for? Let’s get to the kitchen and make it right away. Wish you success!
