{"id":2338,"date":"2023-07-21T21:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T21:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/?p=2338"},"modified":"2023-07-21T21:22:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T21:22:22","slug":"aubergine-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/aubergine-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p><em>You only need 8 minutes to cook this steamed eggplant recipe. Creamy, aromatic, and tangy, it tastes wonderful both hot and cold.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a plate of steamed eggplant with chili garlic dressing\" class=\"wp-image-26983\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>I am a huge fan of eggplant (aubergine). Are you? Today&rsquo;s recipe, <strong>Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Dressing (&#33948;&#27877;&#33976;&#33540;&#23376;)<\/strong>, shows you the simplest way to cook this vegetable. The eggplant is cooked to a perfectly creamy texture in just a few minutes, then topped with a mouthwatering sauce made with fresh aromatics and simple condiments. It&rsquo;s such a healthy and refreshing dish, especially for <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/summer-recipes\/\">summer meals<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#which-type-of-eggplant\">Which type of eggplant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-cut-eggplant\">How to cut eggplant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#soak-the-eggplant-or-not\">Soak the eggplant or not<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-steaming-process\">The steaming process<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-chili-garlic-dressing\">The chili garlic dressing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#serve-it-hot-or-cold\">Serve it hot or cold<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-quick-recipes\">Other quick recipes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#%f0%9f%93%8b-recipe\">&#128203; Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"which-type-of-eggplant\">Which type of eggplant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ve tried two types of eggplant for this recipe and both worked well. One is Chinese eggplants (What I use for <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/di-san-xian\/\">Di San Xian Stir-Fry<\/a>) which are long, thin, and have a vibrant purple color. The other is globe eggplants (<em>aka American eggplants<\/em>) which are round, elongated, and have a dark purple color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/long-eggplants-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"two long chinese eggplants.\" class=\"wp-image-26976\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although I prefer Chinese eggplants for their thinner skin and more color-striking appearance, I use globe eggplants more often as they are more accessible (no trips to Chinese grocery stores required) and the taste difference can be negligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> What makes the real difference in taste is the quality of the eggplants. Choose the young ones with white flesh and few visible seeds and avoid the overripe ones with off-white flesh and many brown seeds. It is difficult to assess their quality until you cut them open, similar to the challenge of selecting watermelons. As a general guideline, pick eggplants that are heavy, firm, have smooth skin, and fresh-looking stems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"how-to-cut-eggplant\">How to cut eggplant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash the eggplants then trim off the stems. Do not peel off the skin as it&rsquo;s a great source of fiber and its purple color makes the dish visually appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"eggplants cut into chunks and sticks.\" class=\"wp-image-27001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eggplants-cut-into-shapes-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When shooting this recipe, I cut the eggplants into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melissas.com\/blogs\/tips\/roll-cutting-or-oblique-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roll-cut shapes<\/a> (<em>left in the image above<\/em>) known as <em>G&#468;n D&#257;o Ku&agrave;i\/&#28378;&#20992;&#22359;<\/em> in Chinese cuisine, like how I prepare them for <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/aubergine-in-plum-sauce\/\">Eggplant with Plum Sauce<\/a>. Alternatively, cut them into thick sticks (<em>right in the image above<\/em>), the same shape I used in the recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/eggplant-with-garlic-sauce\/\">Sichuan Garlic Sauce Eggplant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Another popular way to prepare eggplants for steaming is to cut them in halves or quarters. Steam them and then tear them into strips with your hands. The irregular shape creates more surface area for the dressing to adhere to, resulting in a more flavorful dish. If you have more time, give this method a try.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"soak-the-eggplant-or-not\">Soak the eggplant or not<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with eggplants, have you ever experienced these problems: the white flesh turns brown and the purple skin loses its vibrant color? Although these are purely aesthetic issues that do not affect the flavor of a dish, it is still worthwhile to try to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/soaking-eggplant-in-water-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"eggplant pieces in water\" class=\"wp-image-26978\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one of the two simple ways to avoid the problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The fast-action method:<\/strong> Without delay, put the eggplant pieces into the steamer (in which the water is already boiling), right after cutting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The soaking method:<\/strong> If, for any reason, you can&rsquo;t steam them immediately, soak the cut pieces in 2 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of any light-colored vinegar or lemon\/lime juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"the-steaming-process\">The steaming process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/putting-eggplant-into-steamer-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"putting eggplant into a steamer.\" class=\"wp-image-26977\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the water in the steamer to a full boil. Put the eggplant on a serving plate then place it into the steamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cover with a lid and leave to steam over high heat for about 6 minutes (reduce to 5 minutes if the eggplants are cut into sticks). Be careful not to overcook as this will make them too soft to handle and the purple color of the skin will fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/steaming-eggplant-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"steaming eggplant\" class=\"wp-image-26985\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After steaming, you may see some water accumulated on the plate. It&rsquo;s not necessary to discard it as it&rsquo;ll help to thin the chili garlic dressing that we&rsquo;re going to talk about in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: Steamer set-up options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2\" class=\"wp-block-list has-background\">\n<li>A regular steamer (made of bamboo, metal, or plastic) with steamer baskets, and a lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wok\/pot, a steamer rack over which you can place a plate, and a lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A wok\/pot, a small bowl that sits in the middle to pop up a plate, and a lid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"the-chili-garlic-dressing\">The chili garlic dressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ingredients-for-steamed-eggplant-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients for seasoning steamed eggplant\" class=\"wp-image-26975\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This steamed eggplant dish is seasoned with aromatics such as fresh chili pepper, garlic, scallions, and cilantro, as well as a few <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/10-must-have-chinese-condiments\/\">essential Chinese condiments<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce\/\">light soy sauce<\/a>, oyster sauce, <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-rice-vinegar\/\">black rice vinegar<\/a>, sesame oil, and a little sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/chili-garlic-dressing-for-eggplant-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"the sauce for steamed eggplant.\" class=\"wp-image-26974\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply mix all the above ingredients in a small bowl. Then pour it all over the steamed eggplant. Give it a taste and adjust if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a plate of steamed eggplant with chili garlic dressing\" class=\"wp-image-26980\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I find this dressing to have a complex, exciting, and balanced flavor. It is also a forgiving sauce, as you are free to alter the quantity of each ingredient to suit your taste. For example, increase or decrease the amount of fresh chili, omit cilantro if you do not like it, use more vinegar for a tangier kick, or add a dash of <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-chilli-oil\/\">Chinese chili oil<\/a> to make it spicier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>To create a better mouthfeel and an even distribution of flavor, garlic, a key flavor component in the recipe, is best mashed into a soft, sticky paste rather than minced into small pieces as is common in stir-fried dishes like <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/egg-fried-rice\/\">Egg Fried Rice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/bok-choy-stir-fry\/\">Garlic Bok Choy<\/a>, etc. You can do this by either crushing garlic cloves in a mortar and pestle or grating them with a fine grater, such as a Microplane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"serve-it-hot-or-cold\">Serve it hot or cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a plate of steamed eggplant with chili garlic dressing\" class=\"wp-image-26981\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This steamed eggplant dish is delicious hot, cold, or at room temperature. The heat of the vegetable enhances the aroma of the aromatics, while the chilled version is refreshing and the garlicky and tangy flavors are more pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can eat this dish over plain <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/jasmine-rice-on-stove\/\">steamed rice<\/a> or toss it with <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/alkaline-noodles-ramen-noodles\/\">noodles<\/a> (I particularly like it with <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cold-noodles-with-sichuan-dressing\/\">cold noodles<\/a>). When serving it as part of a multi-course meal, pair it with protein-rich dishes like <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/char-siu-chinese-bbq-pork\/\">Char Siu Pork<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce-chicken\/\">Soy Sauce Chicken<\/a>, etc., and a healthy soup like <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/egg-drop-soup\/\">Tomato Egg Drop Soup<\/a> if you have extra time to cook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"other-quick-recipes\">Other quick recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more dishes that can be made in under 10 minutes? Here are some great ones to try:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\"><header><innerblocks class=\"block-post-listing__title cwp-inner\" template='[[\"core\\\/heading\",{\"level\":2,\"placeholder\":\"Title Goes Here\"}]]' allowedblocks='[\"core\\\/heading\",\"core\\\/paragraph\"]'><\/innerblocks><\/header><div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\"><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/smashed-cucumber\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/chinese-smashed-cucumber-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"smashed cucumber pieces with dressing\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/chinese-smashed-cucumber-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/chinese-smashed-cucumber-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/chinese-smashed-cucumber-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/smashed-cucumber\/\">Smashed Cucumber Salad (&#25293;&#40644;&#29916;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/silken-tofu-salad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/silken-tofu-with-scallion-soy-dressing-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"a block of silken tofu with scallion and soy dressing\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/silken-tofu-with-scallion-soy-dressing-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/silken-tofu-with-scallion-soy-dressing-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/silken-tofu-with-scallion-soy-dressing-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/silken-tofu-salad\/\">Silken Tofu with Scallions and Soy Dressing<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce-fried-rice\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/soy-sauce-fried-rice-1-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Chinese soy sauce fried rice in a bowl.\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/soy-sauce-fried-rice-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/soy-sauce-fried-rice-1-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/soy-sauce-fried-rice-1-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce-fried-rice\/\">Soy Sauce Fried Rice (&#37233;&#27833;&#28818;&#39277;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/shrimp-egg-stir-fry\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/stir-fried-shrimp-eggs-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"A plate of shrimp and egg stir-fry\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/stir-fried-shrimp-eggs-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/stir-fried-shrimp-eggs-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/stir-fried-shrimp-eggs-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/shrimp-egg-stir-fry\/\">Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry (&#28369;&#34507;&#34430;&#20161;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#365e5e\" id=\"%f0%9f%93%8b-recipe\">&#128203; Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ecf4f2;font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase\">Love this recipe? 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wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/about\/wei-guo\" target=\"_self\">Wei Guo<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">You only need 8 minutes to cook this steamed eggplant recipe. Creamy, aromatic, and tangy, it tastes wonderful both hot and cold.<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">8<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-8370 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-none\" data-recipe=\"8370\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-header__lower\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cwp-food-buttons\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);visibility: hidden;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-slickstream-not-saved wprm-recipe-slickstream wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"8370\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-slickstream-icon wprm-recipe-slickstream-not-saved-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg id=\"Layer_1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\">\n  <!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 30.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">stalk<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">scallions<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Fresh chili pepper, finely chopped, to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Fresh chili pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped, to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Cilantro, finely chopped, to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Cilantro<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped, to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon light soy sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/soy-sauce\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">light soy sauce<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tablespoon oyster sauce, see note 3 for vegan alternatives\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oyster sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">see note 3 for vegan alternatives<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tablespoon black rice vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-rice-vinegar\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">black rice vinegar<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 teaspoon sesame oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sesame oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-8370-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-8370-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8370\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8370-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add water to a wok\/pot in which you plan to steam the eggplants. Heat the water over a burner.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8370-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Right before the water begins to boil, start preparing the eggplants. Trim off their stems but keep their skin on. Cut them into chunks (as shown in the recipe images) or thick sticks. Place them onto a serving plate, then immediately put the plate into the steamer (see note 4).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8370-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cover the steamer with a lid. Leave to cook over high heat for about 6 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8370-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While waiting, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients, namely garlic, fresh chili, scallions, cilantro, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, black rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8370-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When the eggplant is cooked, take out the plate. You may pour the sauce over the eggplant straightaway and serve the dish hot. Alternatively, let the eggplant cool completely (or chill in the fridge) then add the dressing and enjoy it as a salad.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-8370-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">1. Both Chinese eggplant and globe eggplant work well for this recipe.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">2. Fresh garlic paste can be made with mortar and pestle or a very fine grater like Microplane.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">3. To make this dish vegan, use vegan oyster sauce\/&#32032;&#39135;&#34461;&#27833; (known as mushroom vegetarian stir-fry sauce), or omit oyster sauce and increase the quantity of light soy sauce.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">4. If, for any reason, you can&rsquo;t steam the eggplant immediately, soak the cut pieces in water with any light-colored vinegar or lemon\/lime juice. Drain well before steaming.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-privatenotes\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-private-notes-wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-private-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Your Recipe Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-internal-container wprm-internal-container-private-notes\" style=\"padding: 0px;border-radius: 0px;\"><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8370\"><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-placeholder\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">&#9997;&#65039; Write here<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wprm-private-notes-user\"><\/div><textarea class=\"wprm-private-notes-input\" aria-label=\"Your own private notes about this recipe\"><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-8370-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">98<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">646<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">393<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an 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