I'm not a picky eater by any means, but I'm not a fan of overcooked eggplants. This Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant is amazing because it's quick and easy, super flavorful, and cooked to perfection.
It’s also a part of my Korean BBQ Dinner Party – which you should totally make this season. It’s incredible!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Japanese Eggplant
- Serrano
- Fresno
- Green Onions
- Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Sugar
- Korean Red Pepper Flakes
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant
Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add eggplants and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 2: Next, add the peppers and green onion and sauté 4-5 minutes until the eggplant is cooked.
Step 3: Add the garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes, until thoroughly mixed. Let continue to cook for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.
How to Store Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant
You can store this in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Warm it up well on the stove or microwave when it is time to eat.
Tips & Tricks
Japanese eggplant is long and slender and loves to soak up sauce, making it the perfect variety for a stir fry. I highly recommend seeking this out at an Asian market.
FAQs
You can use regular red pepper flakes, whole dried red chilis or chili crisp!
You can serve these with rice, check out my Korean BBQ Dinner Party menu if doing a spread. If you want you can also create a bowl of these with some rice or stir with some noodles.
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Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant
Ingredients
- 3 japanese eggplant sliced on a bias half moon
- 1 serrano sliced thin
- 1 fresno sliced thin
- 2 green onions sliced on a bias
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ - 1 tablespoon korean red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add eggplants and saute for 1 minute. Next, add the peppers and green onion and saute 4-5 minutes until the eggplant is cooked.
- Add the garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes, until thoroughly mixed. Let continue to cook for 2-3 minutes and then remove from heat. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.
