The time to steam eggplant fresh depends on the size and thickness of the eggplant, usually need to steam for 10-15 minutes, if the eggplant is bigger or thicker, need to steam for a few more minutes. The steps are as follows:

1. Peel the eggplants, cut them into segments or thin slices, and place them in a steamer drawer.

2. Add water to the steamer, the water should not exceed the height of the steamer drawer.

3. Turn on the heat and bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and start steaming the eggplant.

4. After 10-15 minutes of steaming, poke the eggplants with chopsticks and turn off the heat if the eggplants have become soft.

5. Take out the steamed eggplants and add appropriate seasonings, such as salt, soy sauce, sesame oil and minced garlic.

Overall, the eggplant freshly steamed should not be too long, otherwise the eggplant will become too soft and taste bad. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the fire to avoid the eggplant being scorched or cooked.