Eggplants with peanuts and garlic sauce

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Eggplants with peanuts and garlic sauce

#Eggplants #chinese #asian #stirfry #veggies #vegetables #capsicum #bellpepper #lunch #dinner #vegetarian

Ingredient

4-6

Oyster sauce (or use mushroom sauce for vegetarian)

Pinch

bird eyed chillies - finely chopped (optional)

garlic - crushed & finely chopped

1/3

fried peanuts - click on the link for the recipe

1-2 tsp

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

This can be made into a vegetarian dish by substituting oyster sauce with mushroom sauce. See pic below

* Step 2

Cut and chop veggies, garlic and bird eye chillies (if using). See pic below. Mix & combine seasonings in a small bowl. As for peanuts, use store-bought or click on the link below to prepare your own deep-fried peanuts.

* Step 3

Soak cut eggplants in a bowl of salted (1 tbsp salt) water for 15-20mins. This is to remove any bitter taste and eggplants will absorb less oil. Next, drain the water and lightly squeeze to remove excess liquid. Next, to soften them, i usually microwave for 2-3 mins. This helps to quicken the cooking process. Next, Add 1 tbsp of cooking oil to your heated wok. Add the eggplant and cook over HIGH heat until they are soft and cooked. Remove from the wok. Set aside.

* Step 4

In the same wok, add 1 tbsp of oil, sauté garlic until lightly brown. Stir in bell peppers/ capsicums and chopped chilies. Cook over medium heat for a minute or two.