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Best Easy Steamed Eggplant with Chili Recipe

Name: Best Easy Steamed Eggplant with Chili Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 120 g
Ingredients: eggplant 2 pieces; green onion 2 stalks; garlic 3 cloves; soy sauce 2 tbsp; rice vinegar 1 tbsp; chili flakes 1 tsp; sugar 1 tsp; salt 0.5 tsp

Silky steamed eggplant is dressed with a spicy chili and garlic sauce. This vegetarian, low calorie dish is healthy, fresh, and a vibrant family side that requires no oil.

Cook 20 min Difficulty EASY 78 kcal

#vegetarian #low calorie #mediterranean #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

eggplant 2 pieces
green onion 2 stalks
garlic 3 cloves

Seasonings/Sauce

soy sauce 2 tbsp
rice vinegar 1 tbsp
chili flakes 1 tsp
sugar 1 tsp
salt 0.5 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 13 g 67%

Protein 3 g 15%

Fat 2 g 18%

Serving size 120g

Cooking steps

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1. Slice eggplants into 3-inch thick batons, then sprinkle lightly with salt and let rest for 10 minutes to allow excess moisture to draw out.
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2. Set up a steamer and bring water to a steady boil; place eggplant batons on a heatproof plate in a single layer.
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3. Steam eggplant over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes until tender and silky but not mushy.
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4. While eggplant steams, finely chop green onion and mince garlic; combine them with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, sugar, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
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5. Arrange steamed eggplant on a serving platter and immediately drizzle spicy chili garlic sauce over the hot eggplant for maximum flavor absorption; garnish with reserved green onion.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The key ingredient is eggplant, which is steamed to a silky texture. Its mild, absorbent nature allows it to showcase the spicy chili-garlic sauce and forms the foundation of the dish's flavor and mouthfeel.

Q. Which seasoning gives the most impact to the flavor?

The chili flakes are essential for the signature spicy kick, with soy sauce and rice vinegar balancing savoriness and tang. The garlic adds aromatic depth, making the sauce vibrant and layered.

Q. How do I avoid overcooking or undercooking the eggplant?

Steam eggplant over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes. Check for tenderness with a fork—the eggplant should be soft but still hold its shape. Steaming too long makes the eggplant mushy; too short results in toughness.

Q. What are the nutritional highlights per serving in this dish?

Each serving contains about 78 kcal, 13g carbohydrates (67%), 3g protein (15%), and 2g fat (18%). It's low in calories, vegetarian, and has a balanced profile that's suitable for light, healthy side meals.

Q. How many servings does this recipe make and what's a serving size?

This recipe yields 4 servings, with each serving approximated at 120 grams of steamed eggplant and sauce—a generous side portion for family meals.

Best Easy Steamed Eggplant with Chili Recipe

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