Savory Stir-Fried Eggplant with Beef (No Oyster Sauce)
Delicious Stir-Fried Eggplant and Beef Recipe – Made Without Oyster Sauce!
This is a savory and sweet stir-fried eggplant with beef, created especially for children who dislike eggplant. Can they really dislike it when made this way? It’s a delightful dish that even picky eaters will love!
Main Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 154g ground beef
- 12 stalks green onions
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligodang (corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the two eggplants. Wash them thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Cut the eggplants into pieces about 5cm (2 inches) long. Then, cut each long piece in half lengthwise. If the eggplant pieces are thick, cut them in half again.
Step 3
Continue cutting the eggplant into manageable, bite-sized pieces suitable for stir-frying. Adjust the size based on the thickness of the eggplant, cutting them into halves or quarters as needed.
Step 4
Once all the eggplant is cut, arrange it nicely, ready for stir-frying.
Step 5
Trim and finely chop the green onions. The fresh aroma of the green onions will add extra deliciousness to the dish.
Step 6
Now, let’s season the ground beef. In a pan, add the ground beef along with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, about 1 tsp of sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to marinate.
Step 7
Stir-fry the beef over medium heat until it is completely cooked through. Cook until the pinkness disappears and the beef is lightly browned.
Step 8
Once the beef is nicely cooked, add all the prepared eggplant to the pan and stir-fry together. The eggplant will absorb some oil and become tender.
Step 9
When the eggplant starts to soften and shrink in volume (wilted), it’s time to add the rest of the seasonings.
Step 10
Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, the remaining 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oligodang, and all the chopped green onions. Stir-fry quickly, ensuring all ingredients are well combined with the sauce. It’s important to keep stirring as you cook.
Step 11
Finally, just before serving, drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds for a beautiful sheen and nutty aroma. Your delicious stir-fried eggplant and beef is ready! Enjoy it with a bowl of hot rice.
