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Easy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce Recipe (with Tricks to Retain the Purple Color)

Easy Eggplant in Garlic Sauce Recipe (with Tricks to Retain the Purple Color)

By Souped Up Recipes · 20 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut the eggplant into 2 or 3 pieces, depending on its length.
  2. Add vinegar to a pot of water and boil the eggplant for 6 to 8 minutes, pushing it under the water with a tool to keep its purple color.
  3. Remove the eggplant and let it cool.
  4. Add oil to a saucepan with the garlic, bird's eye chilies and chili flakes. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.
  5. Add the soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, fish sauce, salt, scallion and a splash of water. Mix well and remove from the heat.
  6. Tear the eggplant into strips and toss thoroughly with the garlic sauce.

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