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Roasted Eggplants with Garlic (蒜香烤茄子)

June 11, 2017 15 Comments

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Super easy roasted long eggplants with garlic.

For those who are on a vegan diet, eggplant is the ideal food as a substitute for meats. When well cooked, eggplant is my first choice over any type of meats. In summer days, young and fresh eggplants are almost everywhere in the market. A simplest way is to make a spicy Sichuan style eggplants salad, make an easy red-braised Chinese eggplants with minced pork or stir-fry with green beans or other vegetables.

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No matter how you plan to cook those freshly picked eggplants, a larger amount of oil can almost help to make the eggplant softer and more yummy. I use a large amount of oil in this roasted eggplants too. It is vegan-friendly,  you can slightly reduce the oil used if you are on a diet. But you should use at least 1/4 cup of oil on three eggplants.

Ingredients

  • 3 long purple eggplants, Japanese eggplants
  • 3 whole garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup of oil
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 green onions, green part only, finely chopped
  • garlic chili sauce or other sauce (optional for a spicy taste)

Steps

Wipe the eggplant clean and slice them in half lengthwise. With the tip of a knife, score the flesh deeply in a diamond cross-hatch pattern by making several long cuts, cutting at a steep angle, and then rotating the eggplant to make another set of similar cuts. This step helps the eggplants to absorb the oil and seasonings.

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In a small bowl, mix oil with salt, light soy sauce and Chinese five spice powder.

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Heat oven to 210 degree C. Then brush 1/2 of the oil mixture on the surface and then roast for 15 minutes. Take out and brush the remaining oil mixture. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes until the eggplants become soft and the edges are slightly curly.

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Prepare the garlic

Smash garlic cloves and then finely chop. Mix with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1/4 teaspoon of Chinese five spice and pinch of salt.

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Take the eggplants out and spread the garlic evenly on the surface. We have another option here, you can fry the garlic on low heat until slightly browned if you don’t like the taste of fresh garlic. Roast for 10 minutes again.

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Sprinkle chopped green onion and serve hot. If you want a spicy taste, add fresh chopped pepper or your favorite chili sauce.

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Roasted Eggplants with Garlic (蒜香烤茄子)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Easy to make roasted eggplants with fresh garlic
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Eggplant, garlic
Servings: 2
Calories: 564 kcal
Author: Elaine
Ingredients
  • 3 long purple eggplants ,Japanese eggplants
  • 3 whole garlic ,peeled
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 green onions ,green part only, finely chopped
  • garlic chili sauce or other sauce ,optional for a spicy taste
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, mix oil with salt, light soy sauce and Chinese five spice powder.
  2. Wipe the eggplant clean and slice them in half lengthwise. With the tip of a knife, score the flesh deeply in a diamond cross-hatch pattern by making several long cuts, cutting at a steep angle, and then rotating the eggplant to make another set of similar cuts. This step helps the eggplants to absorb the oil and seasonings.
  3. Heat oven to 210 degree C. Then brush 1/2 of the oil mixture on the surface and then roast for 15 minutes. Take out and brush the remaining oil mixture. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes until the eggplants become soft and the edges are slightly curly.
Prepare the garlic
  1. Smash garlic cloves and then finely chop. Mix with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1/4 teaspoon of Chinese five spice and pinch of salt.
  2. Take the eggplants out and spread the garlic evenly on the surface. Roast for 10 minutes again.
  3. Sprinkle chopped green onion and serve hot. If you want a spicy taste, add fresh chopped pepper or your favorite chili sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Eggplants with Garlic (蒜香烤茄子)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 3940mg171%
Potassium 422mg12%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Vitamin C 6.6mg8%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The meat of the eggplants become super soft after roasting. But you should never miss the skins, they are the hidden star. 

Happy cooking, if you make yummy dishes with Elaine’s recipe. You can tag #chinasichuanfood and send me a photo on Instagram. I love your brilliant works.

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  1. Shannon says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    I am *always* trying to figure out what I can do with eggplant, so I really appreciate this recipe. 感谢!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 14, 2017 at 8:43 am

      You are the most welcome, Shannon. It is really yummy and has been my favorite way to cook eggplants in summer because I don’t need to stand in front of the hot stove.

      Reply
  2. Bob says

    June 22, 2017 at 5:00 am

    The recipe calls for 3 whole garlic – is that 3 whole bulbs?

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 22, 2017 at 8:47 pm

      Yes, whole bulbs.

      Reply
  3. Maud says

    July 1, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Loved it! Also because you don’t have to fry it.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 2, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      Agree! Eggplants are quite yummy but not easy to fry. Usually involve lots of oil.

      Reply
  4. Priyankishah says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:10 am

    I think you should skip salt, I couldn’t even eat mine, so salty..

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    September 25, 2018 at 9:44 am

    This recipe is amazing!! A new favorite for sure. I don’t usually like eggplant but this changed my mind. Its so sweet and so savory.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      September 25, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      You get it Nicole. It is the best way to cook eggplants.

      Reply
  6. Emily says

    July 21, 2019 at 6:44 am

    Hello, I’m excited to try this. Could I prepare the eggplant and store it in the fridge and roast it the next day? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 21, 2019 at 8:24 am

      Emily,
      I would love to cook eggplant freshly prepared since they are quite easy to oxidize. But you can try with a small layer of oil brushed on surface.

      Reply
  7. Jenna says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:52 am

    5 stars
    When I lived in China. This was one of my favorite street foods! Thank you for posting this recipe! I am so excited to make it.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      Jenna,
      Try to get pickled green beans. They are the best partners.

      Reply
  8. Ed J. says

    July 4, 2020 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    A great and easy way to cook eggplant. I didn’t know five spice worked so well with eggplant. I’ll make this again for sure. Thanks for a excellent recipe.

    Reply
    • Elaine says

      July 5, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you, Ed!!

      Reply

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