Stir-Fried Eggplant With Garlic And Basil Sauce

Submitted by: admin on April 2, 2020

Serves 4 To 6

Ingredients

SAUCE
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
VEGETABLES
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 eggplant, cut into 3⁄4-inch cubes
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 scallions, sliced thin
1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into rough 1⁄2-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. FOR THE SAUCE: Stir together all ingredients in small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
  2. FOR THE VEGETABLES: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant and cook, stirring every 10 to 15 seconds, until browned and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Clear center of skillet; add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, garlic, and ginger and cook, mashing mixture into pan, until fragrant, 15 to 20 seconds. Stir mixture into eggplant. Add sauce and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 seconds. Off heat, stir in scallions and basil and serve immediately.

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