Garlic Caramelized Eggplant
Garlic Caramelized Eggplant is a delicious vegetarian dish featuring sweet caramelized eggplant with garlic and soy sauce, served over rice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced Choose firm and shiny eggplants for best flavor.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust the amount of garlic to taste.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- cooked rice for serving Can be served as a main dish or side.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced eggplants and cook until they are soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic sauce over the caramelized eggplants, stirring well to coat.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is well combined and heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat in a microwave or on a pan until heated through. Feel free to add fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions for extra flavor.