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Super easy eggplant side dish 🍆 Delicious whether served hot or cold! A refreshing version of sweet and sour eggplant recipe

Super easy eggplant side dish 🍆 Delicious whether served hot or cold! A refreshing version of sweet and sour eggplant recipe

2026-02-04 14:52:57 · · #1
Super easy eggplant side dish 🍆 Delicious both hot and cold! A refreshing version of sweet and sour eggplant
How to make eggplant that isn't dark or greasy, yet still flavorful and delicious! Today I'm sharing a super simple eggplant recipe 🥢 A refreshing version of sweet and sour eggplant that's delicious both hot and cold 🍆 No frying or battering required, easily creating a sophisticated look~ Not only does it save oil and reduce the burden, but it also makes eggplant the centerpiece of the table ✨ Eggplant lovers must try this!

Materials

Long purple eggplant
2
cooking oil
1 tablespoon
Light soy sauce
2 tablespoons
Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon
sugar
1 tablespoon
water
60 ml
chopped green onion
1 teaspoon
Roasted white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon
(1 tablespoon = 15 milliliters)
(1 teaspoon = 5 ml)

Super easy eggplant side dish! Delicious both hot and cold! A refreshing version of sweet and sour eggplant recipe.

Step 1
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First, cut the eggplant into small sections, then cut it lengthwise in half.

Step 2
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Make diagonal cuts into the surface of the eggplant with a knife, without cutting all the way through.

Step 3
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Cut the eggplant in half again 🔪 This makes it easier for it to cook through and absorb the flavors ☑️ (This step can be omitted if the eggplant is very thin)

Step 4
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Place a little over 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan, skin side down, coating the eggplant completely. Cover and fry over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.

Step 5
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After frying, flip all the eggplants over so that the skin is facing up.

Step 6
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Cover and fry over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, or until the eggplant softens.

Step 7
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Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water evenly.

Step 8
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Pour in the sweet and sour sauce

Step 9
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Once it boils, turn off the heat. Don't reduce the broth; let the eggplant soak in the sauce.

Step 10
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Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 11
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This way of cooking makes the fruit sweet and sour, appetizing, and not greasy! It can be eaten hot or cold, each with its own unique flavor 😍

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👀More simple eggplant recipes: 👉Seafood Eggplant Casserole: https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/103725975/

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👉Di San Xian (Three Treasures of the Earth): https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/259015/

Step 14
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👉Garlic Shredded Eggplant: https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/100304078/

Step 15
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👉Korean-style Cold Eggplant Salad: https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/101849382/

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👉Garlic-flavored stir-fried eggplant strips (oil-saving version): https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/100000907/

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👉Eggplant with Sesame Sauce: https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/33902/

Step 18
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👉Braised Eggplant with Tomatoes: https://www.xiachufang.com/recipe/1081472/

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