Vietnamese Eggplant with Spicy Sauce

I got this recipe from a cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam. Such a flavorful and easy way to prepare eggplant. Now this is a family favorite! Serve garnished with green onion and basil.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced red chile pepper
• 1 white eggplant, sliced
• 3 tablespoons minced lemongrass

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add eggplant; cook until golden brown and soft, but not mushy, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 2

Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemongrass, garlic, green onion, basil, red chile, and ginger together in a bowl. Pour over eggplant in the skillet. Cook until green onion wilts, about 3 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar. Cook until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.