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Eggplant stir fry

From the video “EGGPLANT STIR-FRY | Secret for a fast, simple, delicious eggplant dish” by Wok with Tak. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Wok with Tak. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~30 min
est.
Serves
~2
est.
Cost
~$1.70*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$15.30* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
8

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy

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*

~$5.10*for the batch in the video
~$1.70*per serving

You save about ~$15.30* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$45.90* for ~3 portions.

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

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: asian eggplant

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 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 Asian takeout plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving126 kcal · 6% of 2,000
Fat8 g10%
Saturated fat0.6 g3%
Sodium330 mg14%
Carbohydrate11 g4%
Fiber3 g11%
Total sugars5.1 gno daily value
Added sugars2 g4%
Protein1.6 g3%

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+7 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−6 of 20

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

From 7 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cooking oil, rice cooking wine, because the video doesn’t say how much. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wok
  • spatula
  • plastic container
  • squeeze bottle

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking oil amount
  • Exact oyster sauce amount
  • Exact hoisin sauce amount
  • Exact rice cooking wine amount
  • Exact water amount
  • Cooking heat levels
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Wok with Tak’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Eggplant stir fry

What makes Wok with Tak's Eggplant stir fry recipe and technique special?

Wok with Tak's take on Eggplant stir fry focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Asian-inspired 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 Eggplant stir fry at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Eggplant stir fry 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 Eggplant stir fry ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Eggplant stir fry 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 Wok with Tak's Eggplant stir fry?

This recipe utilizes approximately 8 ingredients across 9 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 Eggplant stir fry?

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