* ▢1 eggplant (cut into stripes) * ▢1 cup bell pepper (cut into small pieces) * ▢2 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped) * ▢4 tablespoon oil (more or less to your preference)
* **Boil the eggplant:** Boil the eggplant strips in water until soft.Drain the water and gently press the eggplant with a spatula to remove excess water. * **Cook the bell pepper and garlic:** Set the heat to medium and add oil and bell pepper to a non-stick pan, cooking until softened.Add garlic and continue cooking until lightly golden. * **Add eggplant strips and sauce:** Add the eggplant strips and the sauce, stirring to combine everything. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.Remove the lid, continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and starts to sizzle. If it becomes dry, add a bit of oil. Then, serve.
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Recipe and cooking tips: [https://cookingwithlei.com/eggplant-stir-fry/](https://cookingwithlei.com/eggplant-stir-fry/)
# Ingredients
* ▢1 eggplant (cut into stripes)
* ▢1 cup bell pepper (cut into small pieces)
* ▢2 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped)
* ▢4 tablespoon oil (more or less to your preference)
# Sauce
* ▢1 tablespoon soy sauce
* ▢1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
* ▢1/2 tablespoon [oyster sauce](https://cookingwithlei.com/what-is-oyster-sauce/)
* ▢2 teaspoon sesame oil
* ▢1 tablespoon rice wine
* ▢1/2 teaspoon sugar
* ▢1/2 tablespoon corn starch
* ▢1/2 cup water
# Instructions
* **Boil the eggplant:** Boil the eggplant strips in water until soft.Drain the water and gently press the eggplant with a spatula to remove excess water.
* **Cook the bell pepper and garlic:** Set the heat to medium and add oil and bell pepper to a non-stick pan, cooking until softened.Add garlic and continue cooking until lightly golden.
* **Add eggplant strips and sauce:** Add the eggplant strips and the sauce, stirring to combine everything. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.Remove the lid, continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and starts to sizzle. If it becomes dry, add a bit of oil. Then, serve.