Description
This flavorful Eggplant Stew features tender roasted eggplants simmered in a savory soy sauce mixture with garlic, shallots, and green onions. Perfect as a comforting side or main dish, it pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant and Seasoning
- 2 medium (750 g) eggplants
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tbsp chopped green onions
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 3 tbsp (37 g) sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplants: Wash and pat dry the eggplants. Cut each eggplant crosswise into 3 pieces, then cut each piece lengthwise into 6 matchsticks.
- Coat with Oil: Place the eggplant slices in a mixing bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons oil and a pinch of salt to coat evenly.
- Roast the Eggplants: Option 1 - Oven: Arrange slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Option 2 - Air Fryer: Place slices in an air fryer basket and air fry at 365 °F (185 °C) for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pot or clay pot over medium heat. Add minced shallots, garlic, and green onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.
- Add Eggplants: Add the roasted eggplant slices to the pot with aromatics.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in 2/3 cup water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Simmer Stew: Cover the pot with a lid and let the stew simmer on low heat for 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through. The eggplants will become soft and soak up the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the eggplant stew warm alongside white rice, quinoa, or pasta. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This recipe works equally well with Chinese or Japanese eggplants for a different texture and flavor.
- Prepare the stew one day ahead for enhanced flavor as the eggplants absorb the sauce overnight.
- Double the recipe to have enough servings for leftovers or larger groups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
