Garlic Eggplant

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Remove the stem from the eggplant, wash it, cut it into chunks, and arrange them neatly on a plate.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pour an appropriate amount of water into a pot, place the eggplant in a steamer rack, and steam over medium heat for 15 minutes.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare a sauce by adding appropriate amounts of salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and Sichuan peppercorn powder.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Peel the garlic and crush it into minced garlic.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the crushed garlic in a bowl and set aside.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove the eggplant after 15 minutes.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   If a chopstick can easily pierce through it, it means it's cooked.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour an appropriate amount of vegetable oil into a wok and heat it until it's about 70% hot. Sauté minced garlic and red chili peppers until fragrant.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Pour in the prepared sauce, reduce the sauce until thickened, then turn off the heat.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour over eggplant

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    The garlic eggplant is ready!

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Top view

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Finished product image