Chewy Eggplant and Beef with Oyster Sauce Over Rice
Chewy Eggplant and Beef with Oyster Sauce Over Rice
Quick and Easy Oyster Sauce Eggplant Rice Bowl: A Simple Meal Made in Minutes
Eggplant, a common summer vegetable, is often enjoyed stir-fried or seasoned. This recipe offers a simple yet satisfying meal by stir-frying it with oyster sauce and tender beef. The chewy texture of the eggplant combined with the rich umami flavor makes it an irresistible rice accompaniment. Perfect for students or busy professionals looking for a quick, delicious meal.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 medium onion
- A small piece of carrot
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 100g beef (e.g., bulgogi cut or thinly sliced for shabu-shabu)
Seasoning and Other Ingredients- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or cooking oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin (cooking wine)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or cooking oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To achieve a chewy texture, it’s recommended to dry the eggplant for about half a day in a well-ventilated area before cooking. Alternatively, you can speed up the process by patting the eggplant dry with paper towels and microwaving it for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
Cut the dried eggplant into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5cm thick, into a polygonal shape. Thinly slice the onion and carrot lengthwise. Finely chop the green onion. Slice the beef thinly along the grain as well.
Step 3
Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them; gently stir-frying to release the aromatic oil from the green onions is key.
Step 4
Once the green onions are fragrant, add the sliced beef. Pour in 1 Tbsp of mirin and a pinch of black pepper. Stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink. Break up any clumps of beef as you cook.
Step 5
When the beef is partially cooked, add the harder vegetables first. In this recipe, that would be the onion and carrot.
Step 6
Stir-fry the onion and carrot briefly, then add the prepared eggplant. Continue to stir-fry until the eggplant absorbs the oil and becomes tender. Ensuring the avocado oil is well incorporated into the eggplant is crucial for flavor.
Step 7
Once all the vegetables and beef are cooked, add 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and 1 tsp of soy sauce. Mix well to ensure the seasoning evenly coats all ingredients. The oyster sauce adds a delightful umami depth.
Step 8
Drizzle with 1 tsp of sesame oil for added aroma and give it a final quick stir. Your delicious stir-fried eggplant is ready! Turn off the heat.
Step 9
Serve a generous portion of warm rice in a bowl. Top it with the prepared eggplant stir-fry. Finally, garnish with chopped green onions (or the white parts of the green onion) and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a visually appealing and flavorful eggplant rice bowl. Enjoy your meal!
