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Omsom’s Spicy Chinese Eggplant

Omsom’s Spicy Chinese Eggplant

Omsom takes this eggplant dish to another flavor-packed level! We like Japanese eggplants in this recipe for their thin skins that soften beautifully in the microwave.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.

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Product Size

  • Small Dish
  • Medium Shallow
  • Large Shallow
  • Medium Deep
  • Large Deep

Prep Time

8 mins

Cook Time

4-5 mins

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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1-2 Japanese eggplants, cut into into 4” lengths
  • 1 (1.8 ounce) Omsom Chinese Mala Salad Starter
  • Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add the garlic, oil, and eggplant in the Anyday dish and mix well. Cover with lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 3-4 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.
  2. Add the Omsom Chinese Mala Salad Starter, mix well and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions on top, if desired.


Serving suggestions & tips

  • If eggplant is not available, you may substitute it with zucchini.
  • Add shredded chicken or tofu for a complete meal.