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BEST Eggplant Bisteak

Eggplant Bisteak is a savory, tangy Filipino dish with tender pan-fried eggplant coated in a rich soy-based sauce. Topped with sweet onions, it’s a satisfying plant-based meal perfect with hot rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Author: Lainey (Elaine)

Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium eggplants stems removed and sliced into thick pieces
  • 2 large onions 1 sliced and 1 cut into rings for topping
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon calamansi juice or vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

Prepare the Eggplant

  • Wash the eggplants and remove the stems.
  • Cut each eggplant into 3 sections, then slice into thick pieces.
  • Soak in a bowl of water with a little salt or vinegar to prevent browning.
  • Drain and pat dry before cooking.

Pan-Fry the Eggplant

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Pan-fry the eggplant slices on both sides until tender and lightly golden.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.

Build the Flavor

  • Lower the heat to very low.
  • Return the eggplant to the pan and add minced garlic.
  • Gently stir for about 30 seconds.

Simmer the Sauce

  • Add soy sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce, calamansi juice, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika if using.
  • Stir gently to coat the eggplant.
  • Add the sliced onion and pour in the water.
  • Let simmer for about 1 minute, just until the flavors combine.

Serve

  • Turn off the heat.
  • top with fresh onion rings.
  • Serve warm with steamed rice.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the eggplant to keep it tender and not mushy.
  • Adjust the sweetness and acidity to taste by adding more sugar or calamansi juice.
  • Best served immediately while warm.
Serving: 1gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1328mgPotassium: 1825mgFiber: 23gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg

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