How about an international favorite that will also protect your skin? Eggplant is a good source of fiber, calcium, and other vitamins, while garlic fights bacteria and keeps mosquitos away.

Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

  • 5 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 Chinese eggplants
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons of peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for taste)
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger
  • 4 scallions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, honey, water, and sesame oil in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a wok (or deep skillet) over high heat.
  3. Add the eggplant and stir-fry for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) until golden brown.
  4. Remove the eggplant from the wok (or skillet) and set aside. 
  5. Add the remaining peanut oil, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry in the same wok for 30 seconds.
  6. Return the eggplant to the wok (or skillet).
  7. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and continue to stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
  8. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

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Just as trusting and obeying God is supposed to be “health to your flesh, and strength to your bones” (Proverbs 3:8), the food we eat should not only do the same but taste wonderful.

All scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Comments

Ric España (not verified) Sat, 06/08/2024 - 21:38

Thank you for this simple recipe!  What is the purpose of peanut oil over any other?  I suppose it doesn't matter how the eggplant is cut, sliced or cubed?  Esthetically?

selahLee Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:59

Thank you for your question. The purpose of the peanut oil is that you don’t want the dish to taste like the flavor of the oil. If you don't want to use peanut oil, you can use any neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil, vegetable oil, or grape seed oil). The cut of the eggplant doesn’t matter that much but just make sure the cuts you do are large.

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