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English-Style Eggplant

45 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for the table and with drinks. When choosing eggplants for this recipe, prefer young ones with tender seeds and light purple skin. I tried to pick younger ones, but inside they all still had dark seeds. Despite that, the eggplants turned out very tasty. See all the details in the recipe. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Peel the eggplants, cut into large cubes. Place in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Add 2 teaspoons of salt, mix, and leave on the eggplants for 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Place the eggplants in a colander and rinse under cold water to wash off the salt. Spread the pieces on a towel and pat dry.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Divide the eggplants into two portions — that makes them easier to fry. Pour 40 ml of vegetable oil into the pan, heat it, and fry the eggplants until done. Stir gently so you don’t break up the pieces.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Transfer the cooked eggplant to a bowl. Repeat the frying: using the remaining 40 ml of oil, fry the second half of the eggplant. Transfer to the bowl.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Pour soy sauce and rice vinegar into a skillet, add finely chopped garlic, and bring to a boil.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Return all the eggplants to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    English-style eggplants are ready!

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    The appetizer is ready. Serve at the table.