Julie Adkins
@juadki
Vietnamese Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
A flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring tender eggplant cooked in a spicy sauce with lemongrass, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a side or a main dish, this recipe is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Details
- Cuisine:vietnamese
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:10
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time11 min.
- Total time41 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons, divided
- 1, sliced
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Vietnamese Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry.
Step 1
To start your delicious eggplant dish, grab a skillet and warm up a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in your sliced eggplant.
Step 3
Let it cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, keeping an eye out for that perfect golden brown color and a tender texture—just be careful not to let it get mushy! While the eggplant is sizzling away, take a separate bowl and mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil with minced lemongrass, crushed garlic, chopped green onion, fresh basil, minced red chile pepper, and minced ginger.
Step 4
Give it a good stir to combine all those vibrant flavors.
Step 5
Once your eggplant is beautifully cooked, pour that fragrant mixture right over it in the skillet.
Step 6
Sauté everything together for about 3 minutes, allowing the green onion to wilt and infuse the dish with its lovely aroma.
Step 7
Now, it’s time to add a touch of sweetness and depth—stir in some oyster sauce and a sprinkle of white sugar.
Step 8
Let it cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing all those wonderful flavors to meld together beautifully.
Step 9
When everything is perfectly combined, remove the skillet from the heat and serve your dish hot.
Step 10
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal!.