Description

Sticky Garlic Eggplant is an Asian-inspired dish where roasted eggplant is coated in a glossy garlic sauce with soy, ginger, vinegar, and honey. Sweet, savory, and umami-packed, it’s bold, flavorful, and comforting. Serve it with rice, noodles, or veggies for a versatile meal that turns simple eggplant into a showstopper.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium eggplants, diced into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper (optional), sliced
2 cups cabbage (optional, for eggplant cabbage recipe)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Optional: red chili flakes, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro

Instructions

Prep & Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Dice eggplant, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
Make Sauce: Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and honey. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
Combine: Place roasted eggplant in a bowl. Pour sauce over and toss gently to coat.
Garnish & Serve: Top with green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh cilantro. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Use Asian eggplants for thinner skin and better flavor absorption.
Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry—it creates the sticky, glossy sauce.
Adjust sweetness with more or less honey/maple syrup.
Add chili flakes for a spicy variation.
Roasting prevents greasy eggplant and enhances natural sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Vegetarian, Side Dish, Asian-Inspired
Method: Roasted, Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Sticky Garlic Eggplant, Roasted Eggplant Recipes, Sweet Eggplant Recipe, Asian Eggplant Recipes, Eggplant Vegetable Dishes, Sticky Eggplant Recipe