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Stir-fried chinese eggplant

From the video “Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - The ultimate recipe! | The Woks of Life” by The Woks of Life. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Woks of Life. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~15 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$1.60*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.40* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.80*for the batch in the video
~$1.60*per serving

You save about ~$14.40* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$43.20* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 11 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 80% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving288 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat20 g26%
Saturated fat4 g20%
Sodium576 mg25%
Carbohydrate18 g7%
Fiber5.7 g20%
Total sugars9.6 gno daily value
Added sugars3.3 g7%
Protein9.4 g19%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+17 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−14 of 20
  • Sodium−17 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−5 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 14 of 14 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 113 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Typical amounts assumed for sugar, rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce and 5 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: white pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • wok
  • spatula
  • measuring cup
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • plate

What the video didn’t say

  • exact ingredient quantities for the sauce
  • servings count
  • total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Stir-fried chinese eggplant

What makes The Woks of Life's Stir-fried chinese eggplant recipe and technique special?

The Woks of Life's take on Stir-fried chinese eggplant focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stir-fried chinese eggplant at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stir-fried chinese eggplant recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stir-fried chinese eggplant ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stir-fried chinese eggplant can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Woks of Life's Stir-fried chinese eggplant?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 20 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stir-fried chinese eggplant?

The official cooking video by The Woks of Life is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.