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fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor while being plant-based.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds a distinct flavor, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Slice eggplant into rounds and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse eggplant slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry eggplant slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove fried eggplant and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In a separate pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add chopped red chili and sauté for another minute.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Pour the chili sauce over the fried eggplant and toss to coat evenly.

Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

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