Stewed Eggplants with Soy Sauce
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Below I will explain in more detail. Serve the appetizer with the meal.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the eggplants, trim off the stems, and slice into 5–6 mm thick slices. Salt each slice and let stand for 20–30 minutes so they release their moisture.
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Step 3
After that, pat the eggplants dry with paper towels, then cut them into strips about 1 cm wide or slightly wider.
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Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, add the eggplants, and fry them for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 5
Next, pour in the soy sauce, season with pepper, and add finely chopped garlic. Simmer the eggplants for another 3–5 minutes.
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Step 6
At the end, add finely chopped cilantro. Remove from the heat, cover with a lid, and let the appetizer rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 7
Braised eggplants with soy sauce are ready, enjoy your meal!