Japanese Eggplant Green Beans In Garlic Sauce Recipes

EGGPLANT STRING BEAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a flat bottomed frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat, and shallow fry the green beans. Roll the beans around slowly until they start to look wrinkly and slightly crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove them to a plate and set aside.
• Using the remaining oil in the pan, do the same procedure with the eggplant using slightly higher heat. It's done once the edges turn slightly browned, and the eggplant is tender. Remove the eggplant from the pan and set aside along with the green beans.
• Add one tablespoon of the leftover oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and red chili, and cook for a minute. Mix in the green beans and eggplant, and then the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, and serve.

STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Pierce the eggplant in several places and place on a baking sheet.
• *If using a large globe eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and score the cut side down to the skin, being careful not to pierce the skin.
• Place on an oiled baking sheet, cut side down.
• Bake 15 to 30 minutes, until softened.
• Remove from the heat and when cool enough, peel and dice.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add in salt and green beans; cook 5 minutes; drain, and transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool; drain.
• In a small bowl, combine the stock, soy sauce, wine, vinegar, and sugar; set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in the onion; stir a couple of minutes until it begins to soften.
• Add in the garlic and ginger; stir 30-60 seconds, until the garlic/ginger smell fragrant.
• Add in the eggplant, green beans, and chile; stir for a minute, then add in the soy sauce mixture.
• Cook, stirring, until the eggplant is cooked through and fragrant (3 minutes).
• Taste and add soy sauce as desired.
• Add in the cornstarch mixture and stir until glazed.
• Remove pan from heat; sprinkle with cilantro; serve immediately.

EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS IN BLACK BEAN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash, then cut eggplant into 3/4-inch pieces (no need to peel).
• Heat oils together in nonstick skillet or wok over high temperature. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry, stirring, for 20 seconds, then add the black bean sauce and stir-fry for 15 seconds.
• Add eggplant, peppers, and onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
• Add sugar, chili sauce, and water, and stir well.
• Cook for 10 to12 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are done to your preference.
• Serve immediately over hot rice.