Roasted Eggplant

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Sauce

   调配酱料

   Place soy sauce, cumin, salt, minced garlic, and chopped bird's eye chili in a bowl. Stir evenly and set aside.

   将酱油、孜然、食用盐、蒜蓉和切碎的小米椒置于碗中，均匀搅拌备用

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 The finer you chop the bird's eye chili, the more flavorful it becomes.小米椒切得越碎越入味
   
2. 2

   Clean the Eggplant

   清洁茄子

   Wash the eggplant and pat dry the surface moisture with a paper towel.

   茄子洗净，用纸巾擦干表面的水分

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 The surface moisture must be dried to prevent oil splatter during roasting.表面水分必须擦干，防止烤制时溅油
   
3. 3

   Pierce for Ventilation

   扎孔透气

   Use a fork to pierce one side of the eggplant 4-8 times.

   用叉子在茄子的一侧扎 4-8 下

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Piercing prevents the eggplant from bursting due to excessive internal pressure.扎孔是为了防止茄子内部压力过大导致爆裂
   
4. 4

   Apply Oil

   涂抹油脂

   Coat the entire surface of the eggplant with 15-25ml of cooking oil.

   使用 15-25ml 的食用油涂满茄子表面

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Apply the oil evenly to ensure every side is covered.涂油要均匀，确保每一面都覆盖到
   
5. 5

   Preheat the Oven

   预热烤箱

   Set the oven temperature to 200°C (turn on the oven fan, high heat) and preheat for 2 minutes.

   将烤箱温度设置为 200℃ （打开烤箱风扇 大火），预热 2 分钟

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Preheating ensures the eggplant heats more evenly.预热能让茄子受热更均匀
   
6. 6

   First Roast

   第一次烤制

   Place the eggplant on the middle or upper rack of the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes.

   将茄子放入烤箱中层或者上层，烤制 12-15 分钟

   ⏱15 min

   • 💡 The eggplant is ready when the surface is wrinkled and you can press in 0.3-0.5cm.茄子表面有褶皱，且能按压 0.3-0.5cm 的深度即可
   
7. 7

   Make a Slit

   划开口子

   Remove the eggplant and use a knife to make a vertical slit down the center. Keep the slit 1-1.5cm from the top and bottom.

   取出茄子，用刀茄子上竖着划一个口子。口子居中，上下距 1-1.5cm

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Be careful of burns. Do not cut through the bottom when making the slit.注意防烫，划口子时不要切穿底部
   
8. 8

   Cut the Interior

   处理内部

   Insert a small knife or fork into the slit and cut vertically through the interior of the eggplant.

   用小刀或者叉子伸入口子，竖着切割茄子内部

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Cutting the interior allows the sauce to penetrate the eggplant flesh better.切割内部是为了让酱料更好的渗入茄肉
   
9. 9

   Fill with Sauce

   填入酱料

   Gently pull the slit open and pour in the sauce prepared in step 1.

   将口子微微掰开，倒入第一步准备的酱料

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Try to spread the minced garlic evenly.尽量将蒜蓉铺匀
   
10. 10

    Second Roast

    第二次烤制

    Place the eggplant back in the oven, set the temperature to 200°C, and roast for 4-7 minutes.

    再次将茄子放入烤箱，将烤箱温度设置为 200℃ ，烤制 4-7 分钟

    ⏱6 min

    • 💡 Watch the color of the minced garlic; it should turn slightly yellow.观察蒜蓉颜色，微微发黄即可
    
11. 11

    Remove from Oven

    出炉

    Remove the eggplant and turn off the oven.

    取出，关闭烤箱电源

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Best enjoyed hot.趁热食用口感最佳