• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Nomss.com logo
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT US
    • SPONSORSHIP
  • RECIPES
    • Appetizer and Snacks
    • Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • Salad Dressing
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Banh Mi
    • Seasoning and Spices
    • Soups and Stews
  • RESTAURANTS
    • DINING
      • Asian
        • Chinese
        • Japanese
        • Korean
        • Malaysian
        • Cambodian
        • Burmese
        • Singaporean
        • Vietnamese
      • American
        • Northwest
        • Steakhouse
      • Desserts
      • European
        • Belgian
        • French
        • German
      • Latin American
        • Spanish
        • Mexican
      • Mediterranean
        • Lebanese
        • Middle Eastern
        • Persian
  • MOTHERHOOD
  • LIFESTYLE
    • TRAVEL
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Us
  • Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Air Fryer
    • Appetizer and Snacks
    • Chinese TCM
    • Desserts
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Banh Mi
    • Soups and Stews
  • Lifestyle
  • Subscribe
  • Follow Me

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipe Review » Chinese Braised Eggplant 紅燒茄子

    Chinese Braised Eggplant 紅燒茄子

    Feb 7, 2022 · 72 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子

    紅燒茄子 Chinese Braised Eggplant with minced pork recipe is a traditional Cantonese dish. This Asian eggplant stir fry without ground meat is homey, easy to make, and so delicious you'd want extra rice to go with it! Plus, get our cooking tips on the best way to cook eggplant and avoid the eggplant from absorbing too much oil!

    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子
    Jump to:
    • What Goes Well With Eggplant?
    • What Type of Eggplants to Use?
    • Eggplant Benefits
    • Chinese Eggplant Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
    • Chinese Braised Eggplant Variations and Vegan Substitutes
    • Braised Eggplant Cooking Tips
    • Cooking the Eggplants
    • Eggplant Substitutes
    • What To Serve With Eggplants
    • Spicy Chinese Braised Eggplant
    • More Chinese Recipes
    • More Vegetarian / Vegan Chinese Recipes

    What Goes Well With Eggplant?

    Stir fry eggplants are lovely, and they go well with white jasmine rice, noodles, or just by themselves. Double this recipe and make this eggplant dish into Flavonoids-rich meal prep. 

    What Type of Eggplants to Use?

    What is the difference between Japanese eggplant and regular eggplant? For this Chinese Braised Eggplant recipe, choose long, dark purple eggplants. However, if you do not see this at the Chinese grocery stores and local markets, opt for Japanese eggplants that are slightly smaller and stubbier. Both eggplant varieties are excellent for grilling, braising and stir-fry.

    American eggplants are also known as globe eggplants. They are darker and wider with my girth.

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Eggplants are soft and silky. Perhaps you'd even consider making it into Baba Ghanoush or this flavourful Indian Curry with Masala Spices.

    Eggplant Benefits

    Is eggplant a superfood? Eggplants are considered a superfood because of their low calorie and sodium profile. This purple vegetable is an excellent source of antioxidants and minerals, flavonoids (Vitamin P), dietary fibre, potassium, and B vitamins.

    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子

    Chinese Eggplant Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions

    Every Chinese restaurant has this classic dish on its menu. In this Chinese eggplant recipe, oyster sauce is one of the main ingredients to add umami flavours and depth to the cooking process.

    Brine Ingredients

    • Chinese eggplant
    • Cornstarch
    • Water
    • Kosher Salt

    Braised Eggplant Sauce Ingredients

    • Vegetable oil or neutral-tasting cooking oil (do not use olive oil)
    • Garlic
    • Ginger
    • Shaoxing wine
    • Spicy been sauce Dou Ban Jiang
    • Light soy sauce
    • Dark soy sauce
    • Oyster sauce (sub for vegan oyster sauce)
    • Brown sugar
    • Sesame oil
    • Cornstarch  
    • Green onion
    • Cilantro for garnish
    • Bird's Eye Chilli or Red Chili Peppers(optional) 
    • Sichuan Peppercorns (optional)
    • Thai Basil (optional) 
    • Ground pork (optional)

    Don't be afraid to add some extra Bird's Eye Chili or Sichuan Peppercorns for added heat if you prefer a spicy eggplant dish.

    Chinese Braised Eggplant Variations and Vegan Substitutes

    There are several ways to cook eggplant. The wonderful thing about braised eggplants is that you can make them with minced pork or without ground meat and keep it vegetarian.

    A common way to make eggplants a little sweet and spicy with Yu Xiang Sauce (鱼香烤茄子, yu xiang qie zi) aka fish-fragrant eggplant, while others prefer their eggplants without pork and just with some spicy garlic sauce. 

    How you like to prepare Chinese recipes for eggplants for frying is really up to you. Either way, the eggplant will be slightly crispy, smoky and super satisfying. 

    If you are vegan or vegetarian, opt for vegan oyster sauce to make it a meatless vegetable dish.

    Substitute plant-based grounds or king oyster mushrooms diced in place of minced pork in your next Chinese eggplant with minced pork recipe.

    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子

    Braised Eggplant Cooking Tips 

    Some say eggplants are a tricky nightshade vegetable to cook. They are afraid the eggplant will become too greasy if they use too much oil.

    So what is the best way to cook eggplant and avoid the eggplant from absorbing too much oil? 

    There are two ways to prepare the eggplant into healthy eggplant recipes! 

    Method 1: Salt

    Add Kosher salt and sliced eggplant pieces in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

    Ensure both sides of the eggplants are coated.

    Allow resting for 1 hour. If you are in a pinch, 30 minutes.

    Pat dry. Do not rinse the eggplant.

    Method 2: Water

    Add eggplant slices and one teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl and add water to cover. Mix well.

    Place a plate or a pot lid to help the eggplants submerge underwater.

    Let it bathe and marinate in the water for 15 minutes.

    Drain and pat dry. 

    Dust with cornstarch before braising, grilling or stir-frying on a wok or flat-bottom pan.

    I prefer method 2 because it requires less preparation time, and the eggplants are less salty. However, both methods will help you make the best crispy eggplant Chinese stir-fry dish that will become an instant classic at home!

    Cooking the Eggplants

    Add oil to a wok or flat-bottom pan, over medium high heat. 

    Add garlic and ginger to wok, and let simmer for a minute until fragrant.

    Next, add white parts of green onions and Bird's Eye Chilli to wok. Toss well.

    Add eggplants previously prepared to the wok and fry until golden brown. Tossing frequently to avoid burning. If the wok appears dry, add a little more vegetable oil.

    Remove eggplants from wok and set them on two paper towels to absorb excess oil. Reserve for later.

    In the same wok, add some vegetable oil and seasoning (light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, spicy bean sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil) over low-medium heat. Mix well until fragrant.

    Once the sauce thickens, add the previously fried eggplant back into the wok. Toss well and coat evenly.

    Add in Thai basil and green parts of the green onions. Toss and mix well.

    Serve and enjoy over white jasmine rice or noodles.

    Pro Tip 1: corn starch slurry - dissolve ½ teaspoon cornstarch in a bit of water if desired to thicken the sauce.

    Pro Tip 2: Add minced pork ground meat or diced king oyster mushrooms to the braised eggplant if desired. Remember to season and marinate the minced pork for 20 minutes with ground white pepper, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and cornstarch.

    Eggplant Substitutes

    When it comes to substituting for eggplant, the internet suggests okra, zucchini, mushrooms, summer squash, or root vegetables. Still, in my humble opinion, I think this dish is so uniquely eggplant it's hard to use an alternative to eggplant to substitute for it to taste the same and retain that silky creamy Center. A close one may be using king oysters.

    What To Serve With Eggplants

    Air Fryer BBQ Pork Char Siu 氣炸鍋蜜汁叉燒

    Vegan Sichuan String Beans 干煸四季豆

    Microwave Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce 豉汁蒸黑魚微波爐Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)

    Microwave Soy Sauce Chicken Wings recipe 豉油雞翅微波爐

    Hokkigai Arctic Surf Clams With Ginger And Scallions (Cold Appetizer) 薑蔥北極貝冷盤食譜

    Did you make this Spicy Braised Eggplant Chinese Stir-Fry Recipe? I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS

    Print

    Spicy Chinese Braised Eggplant

    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    ★★★★★

    5 from 43 reviews

    紅燒茄子 Chinese Braised Eggplant with minced pork recipe is a traditional Cantonese dish. This Asian eggplant stir fry without ground meat is homey, easy to make, and so delicious you'd want extra rice to go with it! Get our cooking tips on the best way to cook eggplant and avoid the eggplant from absorbing too much oil!

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Stir Fry
    • Cuisine: Chinese
    • Diet: Vegan

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 lbs eggplant, sliced 2 inches thick
    • 1 cup cornstarch
    • water and 1 tsp salt to brine

     

    Braised Eggplant Sauce

    • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 3-5 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2-inch knob of ginger, minced
    • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
    • 1 tbsp spicy been sauce Dou Ban Jiang
    • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp oyster sauce (sub for vegan oyster sauce)
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • ½ tsp sesame oil
    • ½ tsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water (see notes)
    • 1 Bird's eye chili (optional)
    • 100g Thai Basil (optional)
    • 5 stalks green onions, sliced 2 inches thick (separate white and green sections)
    • Finely chopped green onions for garnish
    • Cilantro for garnish
    • ½ lbs ground pork (optional)

    Instructions

    There are two ways to prepare the eggplant into healthy eggplant recipes!

     

    Method 1: Salt

    1. Add Kosher salt and sliced eggplants in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
    2. Ensure both sides of the eggplants are coated.
    3. Allow resting for 1 hour. If you are in a pinch, 30 minutes.
    4. Pat dry. Do not rinse the eggplant.

     

    Method 2: Salt Water Brine

    1. Add sliced eggplants and one teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl and add water to cover. Mix well.
    2. Place a plate or a pot lid to help the eggplants submerge underwater.
    3. Let it bathe and marinate in the water for 15 minutes.
    4. Drain and pat dry.

     

    Dust with cornstarch before braising, grilling or stir-frying on a wok or flat-bottom pan.

     

    Cooking the Eggplants

    1. Add oil to a wok or flat-bottom pan, over medium high heat.
    2. Add garlic and ginger to wok, and let simmer for a minute until fragrant.
    3. Add white parts of green onions and Bird's Eye Chilli to wok. Toss well.
    4. Add eggplants previously prepared to the wok and fry until golden brown. Tossing frequently to avoid burning. If the wok appears dry, add a little more vegetable oil.
    5. Remove eggplants from wok and set them on two paper towels to absorb excess oil. Reserve for later.
    6. In the same wok, add some vegetable oil and seasoning (light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, spicy bean sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil) over low-medium heat. Mix well until fragrant.
    7. Once the sauce thickens, add the previously fried eggplant back into the wok. Toss well and coat evenly.
    8. Add in Thai basil and green parts of the green onions. Toss and mix well.
    9. Serve and enjoy over white jasmine rice or noodles.

    Equipment

    vegan oyster sauce https://amzn.to/3ARocMa

    vegan oyster sauce

    Buy Now →
    all clad saucepan https://amzn.to/3nY4W97

    all clad saucepan

    Buy Now →
    carbon steel wok

    carbon steel wok

    Buy Now →
    heavy knife

    heavy knife

    Buy Now →
    corn starch https://amzn.to/3umruWw

    corn starch

    Buy Now →
    light soy sauce

    light soy sauce

    Buy Now →

    Notes

    • corn starch slurry - dissolve ½ teaspoon cornstarch in a bit of water if desired to thicken the sauce.
    • Add minced pork ground meat to the braised eggplant if desired. Remember to season and marinate the minced pork for 20 minutes with ground white pepper, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and cornstarch.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 plate
    • Calories: 319
    • Sugar: 13.6 g
    • Sodium: 1022.4 mg
    • Fat: 11.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 52.2 g
    • Protein: 4.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: 紅燒茄子, Chinese Braised Eggplant, Stir-Fry, Eggplants, Nightshade, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nighshade Vegetables, Cantonese

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @instanomss on Instagram and hashtag it #instanomss

    Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
    Chinese braised eggplant recipe 紅燒茄子

    SAVE THE ABOVE IMAGE TO YOUR VEGAN RECIPE BOARD TO BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SHARE MORE TASTY FOOD WITH YOU!

    More Chinese Recipes

    Steamed Money Bag Dumplings 年菜平安金福袋

    Salt Baked Chicken 鹽焗雞

    Air Fryer Soy Garlic Chicken Wings 蒜蓉醬油雞翅 氣炸鍋

    Hokkigai Arctic Surf Clams with Ginger and Scallion Cold Appetizer 薑蔥北極貝冷盤

    More Vegetarian / Vegan Chinese Recipes

    Red Bean Soup Instant Pot 蓮子百合紅豆沙

    Vegan Sichuan String Beans 干煸四季豆

    5 Minute Air Fryer Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry 氣炸鍋腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜

    Vegan Taiwanese Braised "Pork Belly" 天貝滷肉飯

    • Ants Climbing Up A Tree 螞蟻上樹
    • Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Knees (Air Fryer) 椒鹽脆雞膝(氣炸鍋)
    • Hong Kong Curry Fish Balls 港式咖哩魚蛋 (街頭小食)
    • Honey Garlic Pork Ribs (Air Fry) 蒜子蜜汁骨

    This post contains affiliate links and/or products submitted to Nomss for editorial consideration. To find out more, please visit our About/Disclaimer page.

    Remove Ad-Block to view shopping guide!

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    More Recipes

    • 37 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes with Ginger
    • 37 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes with Peppermint
    • Spicy Miso Air Fryer Corn Ribs
    • Microwave Gluten Free Au Gratin Potatoes (Vegan)

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Debra says

      July 17, 2022 at 5:32 pm

      What a delicious way to enjoy eggplant!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jamie says

      July 16, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      I love the flavors in this eggplant!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      July 15, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      Love eggplant dishes! This was super delicious:)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Addie says

      July 14, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      So yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. kyleigh says

      July 14, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      This was absolutely delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Andrea says

      July 14, 2022 at 7:14 pm

      this eggplant turned out amazing!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Jeri says

      July 14, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      Thanks for the great tips on cooking eggplant! This stir fry was easy to prepare and tasted delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Erica Leigh says

      July 14, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      I love eggplant and can't wait to give this a try it sounds delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Katie says

      May 09, 2022 at 4:13 am

      This is the perfect vegan eggplant recipe! Love all the flavors, my family already wants me to make it again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Tavo says

      May 09, 2022 at 1:25 am

      I love making these beauties; they always come out deliciously! Thank you for such a strong recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Jacqui says

      May 07, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      Oh I need some! This sounds and looks absolutely heavenly

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Jean says

      May 07, 2022 at 5:23 pm

      I like this so much with rice, that I make them in advance for my lunch at work.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Cindy says

      May 07, 2022 at 4:48 pm

      So delicious! Love the methods for keeping eggplant from absorbing oil!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Chantry says

      May 07, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      Had this with some king oyster mushrooms and it was so delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Anna says

      May 07, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      Eggplant is not the easiest vegetable to cook, but your recipe just nails it. All the ingredients in the braising sauce combine perfectly and the eggplant turns out delicious. Thanks for sharing this.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Ashley says

      May 07, 2022 at 11:36 am

      Delicious Braised Eggplant recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Michelle says

      May 07, 2022 at 9:55 am

      Oh my GAWD these are so good! I kept it fully vegan and it was divine.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Rosanna says

      April 22, 2022 at 12:35 am

      Yum! Loved this, I’m always looking for ways to cook eggplant (or aubergine as we call it in UK) and this was delicious

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Sam says

      March 23, 2022 at 11:39 am

      Love eggplant! Looks delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. Brittany Fiero says

      March 23, 2022 at 11:24 am

      I’m growing eggplant this year and this will be perfect for cooking them. I’m pinning this for later and can’t wait to try!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Sean says

      February 14, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      Awesome recipe, and a perfect go-to eggplant dish. I really like how eggplant sort of acts like a sponge for other flavours, and you've got some great flavours in your sauce. Especially diggin the doubanjiang - I need more funky, spicy soybean in my life. Lol.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:06 pm

        Totally soaking up allll the flavours!! Eggplants are so tasty yet a tricky veggie to perfect!

        Reply
    22. Terri says

      February 14, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      I'm always looking for new eggplant recipes and this one hits the mark - delish! And thanks for the cooking tips - I never knew if I was cooking it right!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:11 pm

        Now you'll be a master eggplant cook!

        Reply
    23. Elizabeth says

      February 13, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      This is so delicious! We absolutely loved it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    24. Jill says

      February 09, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      I love ordering this at restaurants but never even thought to attempt it myself! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:26 pm

        Thanks Jill! Now you can make these at home!

        Reply
    25. Abhi says

      February 09, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      It is beyond my expectations as I have never thought of an eggplants recipe like that! I would surely try this as it looks so yummy!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:27 pm

        Awesome Abhi! thanks for your support!

        Reply
    26. Michelle says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:25 am

      I have to say, I was a little hesitant my family would like this but... SURPRISE, it's now on the weekly rotation!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that!! It is the perfect season for this dish!

        Reply
    27. Colleen says

      February 09, 2022 at 9:47 am

      I think I may have finally gotten my husband to like eggplant! This was so delicious and your tips are spot on. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        Yay!! another awesome vegetable to the roster!

        Reply
    28. Jessica says

      February 09, 2022 at 6:24 am

      I'm typically not a fan of eggplant but my partner made this and to my surprise I loved it. It is so flavorful and the texture of the eggplant was just right. I definitely see more eggplant in my life moving forward.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        Thanks Jessica! So glad you're partners skills and love converted you!

        Reply
    29. Matej @ CookWeWill.Com says

      February 09, 2022 at 5:02 am

      I have never tried to braise an eggplant, I thought it would become too soggy or even fall apart... but it looks delicious on your photos. Time to give it a try 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:27 pm

        these are never soggy!

        Reply
    30. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says

      February 09, 2022 at 12:29 am

      I cook often with aubergines, I need to try this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:27 pm

        These are so good and completely different from aubergines!

        Reply
    31. Freya says

      February 08, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      I love eggplant but I’m never sure how to serve it, you have given me some great ideas here!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks Freya! these will make dinner amazing!

        Reply
    32. Sam says

      February 08, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      Loving your recipes lately, this one is a hit! So good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 09, 2022 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks Sam!

        Reply
    33. Sam says

      February 08, 2022 at 4:33 pm

      The sauce on this is incredible! Thank you for this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:48 am

        It's perfect isn't it!

        Reply
    34. Vanessa says

      February 08, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      I usually add this type of eggplant into stir fry or curries. Love how they are the star of the show in this recipe though! So yummy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:48 am

        curries are incredible too!

        Reply
    35. Jere' says

      February 08, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      I want to make the sauce for this dish just to try with other ingredients. I have never used eggplant so this is new to me. Your pictures have convinced me to give this a try.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:48 am

        Hope it turns out well for you!

        Reply
    36. Marysa says

      February 08, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      This sounds absolutely delicious. We have had other similar dishes and braised tofu, but I've never made this dish before. We love eggplant and I will have to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:50 am

        Thanks Marysa!

        Reply
    37. Shilpa says

      February 08, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      Love this recipe. Packed with bold flavours and so delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:50 am

        Thanks Shilpa!!

        Reply
    38. Anaiah says

      February 08, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      These are soooo goood! Seriously one of my favorites to eat.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 10, 2022 at 11:51 am

        Thanks Anaiah! So glad you love it!

        Reply
    39. Bobbie says

      February 08, 2022 at 9:10 am

      This is so flavorful and the step-by-step instructions made it easy to make!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:35 am

        Thanks for your support!

        Reply
    40. Kayla DiMaggio says

      February 08, 2022 at 7:15 am

      This braised eggplant was so delicious! It was easy to make and your tips on keeping it from absorbing oil were a game changer!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:36 am

        So glad to hear it worked for you !

        Reply
    41. Joshua says

      February 08, 2022 at 2:29 am

      This Chinese braised eggplant recipe was perfect! It's a great dinner side.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:37 am

        agreed! makes for an easy side dish!

        Reply
    42. Kaitlin says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      Nancy,
      My daughter's loved this recipe. I usually make them unagi eggplant but I'll definitely be adding this to our recipe stash 🙂
      Thanks.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:39 am

        unagi eggplant is one of my favourites toO!

        Reply
        • Jere' says

          February 08, 2022 at 2:52 pm

          I want to make the sauce for this dish just to try with other ingredients. I have never used eggplant so this is new to me. Your pictures have convinced me to give this a try.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Nancy says

            February 10, 2022 at 11:49 am

            hooray!

            Reply
    43. Katie says

      February 07, 2022 at 5:39 pm

      I love this recipe! Such a delicious way to make eggplant!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:40 am

        Thanks Katie! it is really tasty, isn't it?

        Reply
    44. Andrea says

      February 07, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      love this recipe so much! such a treat and love that it's super nutritious too!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:40 am

        Lots of wonderful benefits and nutrients too

        Reply
    45. Tavo says

      February 07, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      Nothing beats eggplants braised in Chinese style! I always ask for it but didn't know the secrets, definitely getting all my ingredients ready on my next visit to China Town! Thanks for sharing the secrets!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:41 am

        I can't wait to see your version of this Tavo!

        Reply

    Comment Below Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    nancy wu nomss.com

    Hi, I'm Nancy!

    I'm a finance professional and a Mommy to a toddler girl based Vancouver, BC, Canada.

    I love modern Chinese cooking, Asian inspired recipes and healthy vegan / vegetarian / plant-based substitutes focused on healthy family, wellness and sustainability.

    For skincare, beauty and Motherhood, visit our sister blog hellonance.com

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Traditional Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe 달고나 커피
    • Espresso Latte with Dalgona Chocolate Recipe (Easy)
    • Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋辛辣南瓜子
    • Easy Chinese Sweet Mung Bean Soup 綠豆沙
    • Chinese Kabocha Pork Ribs Soup 南北杏南瓜排骨湯
    • Moisturizing Chinese Apple Sea Coconut Soup 雪梨蘋果海底椰玉竹無花果湯
    • Chinese Papaya Dessert with Snow Fungus (easy) 木瓜雪耳糖水
    • Vegan Chinese Papaya Soup with Black Eyed Peas 木瓜花生眉豆雪耳湯素食

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Shop my Liketo.Knowit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Nomss.com #instanomss