Cà Tím Xào (Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant)

Eggplant is popular around the world. In Vietnam, it’s Asian Eggplant. It can cook a variety of delicious dishes, especially grilled and stir-fried Asian eggplant.

Stir-Fried Asian Eggplant

Ingredients:

4 Asian eggplants

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon sugar

2 hot red peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

1 handful of chopped green onions

1 teaspoons ground pepper

Directions:

Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into 1.5 cm slices. Cover the eggplants with water, add the salt, and stir to dissolve the salt. Soak the eggplants for 5 minutes, then drain well.

In a small bowl, mix the vegetable oil with the sugar and set aside.

Heat a wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil, garlic, red peppers, and eggplants and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and continue stir-frying for 2 more minutes. Add the vegetable oil mixture, the chopped green onions, and the ground pepper and stir well to mix. Remove to a platter and serve hot or cold.

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Eggplant can also be battered before deep-frying and served with a sauce made of fish sauce with red pepper and garlic.

Eggplant can be cooked delicious food and good for health.