Teriyaki-Style Eggplant

Method8 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Eggplant

   处理茄子

   Peel the eggplant and cut it horizontally into two pieces.

   将茄子削皮，横着切成两段。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Peeling makes the texture softer & chewier去皮后口感更软糯
   
2. 2

   Initial Steaming

   初步蒸制

   Place in a steamer and steam for 5 minutes.

   放入蒸锅蒸 5 分钟。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Steaming softens the eggplant, making it easier to score and flatten later蒸制是为了让茄子变软，方便后续划开摊平
   
3. 3

   Score and Flatten

   改刀摊平

   Cut each eggplant piece lengthwise without cutting all the way through, then make 2~3 cuts on each side until it can be flattened.

   将茄段纵向切开但不要切断，在两边切面各划 2~3 刀至可以摊平。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Be careful with the pressure when scoring; do not cut through the bottom skin划刀时注意力度，不要切透底部皮层
   
4. 4

   Pan-Sear for Color

   煎制上色

   Heat oil in a pan and sear the eggplant until golden brown on both sides.

   锅中入油，将茄子煎至两面金黄。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 For a non-stick pan, spread oil once it pools into droplets; for a cast iron pan, use enough oil to just cover the bottom不粘锅油量汇聚成滴后散布即可，铁锅油量需刚好覆盖锅底
   
5. 5

   First Sauce Pour

   初次浇汁

   Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the eggplant until it covers 1/2 of the eggplant's height.

   往茄子上浇入调好的蒲烧汁，至没过 1/2 茄子高度。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 The teriyaki sauce is pre-mixed from Honey, White sugar, Light soy sauce, Dark soy sauce, Cooking wine (Shaoxing), and Water蒲烧汁由蜂蜜、白糖、生抽、老抽、料酒和水预先混合
   
6. 6

   Reduce Sauce and Flip

   收汁翻面

   Sear until the back side is colored, then flip and reduce the sauce at the same time.

   煎至背面上色后翻面，同时进行收汁。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 If the sauce does not reduce naturally, add a cornstarch slurry at a ratio of 1:4 to 1:10 to help thicken若无法自然收汁，可加入比例为 1:4 到 1:10 的水淀粉辅助
   
7. 7

   Second Sauce Pour

   二次浇汁

   Pour the remaining teriyaki sauce over the eggplant.

   把剩下的蒲烧汁浇在茄子上。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Let the eggplant fully absorb the aroma of the remaining sauce让茄子充分吸收剩余酱汁的香味
   
8. 8

   Plate and Serve

   出锅装盘

   Remove from the pan; your Teriyaki-Style Eggplant is ready.

   出锅，一份蒲烧茄子就做好了。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Sprinkle with chopped Scallion for better presentation and a fresh taste可以撒上小葱碎增加美观度和清爽感