Name: Chinese Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 garlic cloves, whole; 1 1/2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce; 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 Chinese eggplant, cut into ½-inch thick discs; 1 bunch of thinly sliced scallions, whites and greens separated; 3 tbsp canola or vegetable oil, plus more for sautéing; 1/2 cup(s) Shaoxing cooking wine, see notes 1; 1/4 cup(s) Chinese black rice vinegar, see notes 2; 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce; 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce; 1 tsp white sugar; 1 tsp accent seasoning or MSG; 1/2 cup(s) water; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped

Chinese Eggplant Recipe

Rating 5.0

| 1

| Published on May 9, 2024

Broaden your eggplant horizons with this quick and easy braised Chinese eggplant recipe. Cooked in a spicy yet savory Sichuan-style sauce, the eggplant becomes meltingly tender and makes for a delicious side to any Chinese dinner.

Dinner

Chinese

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Ingredients

Servings:

garlic cloves, whole

1 1/2 tbsp

chili-garlic sauce

inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

Chinese eggplant, cut into ½-inch thick discs

bunch of thinly sliced scallions, whites and greens separated

3 tbsp

canola or vegetable oil, plus more for sautéing

1/2 cup(s)

Shaoxing cooking wine, see notes 1

1/4 cup(s)

Chinese black rice vinegar, see notes 2

1/2 cup(s)

soy sauce

2 tbsp

Hoisin sauce

1 tsp

white sugar

1 tsp

accent seasoning or MSG

1/2 cup(s)

water

2 tbsp

sesame oil

3 tbsp

sesame seeds, toasted

bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped

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Directions 7 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Prepare the chili-garlic paste. Combine whole garlic cloves, chili-garlic sauce, ginger knob, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend into a paste. Set aside.

Chinese Eggplant Recipe: Prepare the chili-garlic paste.

Step 3

Sauté the Chinese eggplant. Heat some canola or vegetable oil over high heat in a wok or large non-stick pan. Add the eggplant and scallion whites and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the eggplant starts to brown slightly on the outsides.

Chinese Eggplant Recipe: Sauté the Chinese eggplant.

Step 4

Add the chili-garlic paste to the wok and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently, or until the paste starts to toast.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare the cooking liquid. In a bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the Shaoxing cooking wine, Chinese black vinegar, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, granulated sugar, accent seasoning, water and sesame oil.

Chinese Eggplant Recipe: Meanwhile, prepare the cooking liquid.

Step 6

Pour the cooking liquid into the wok and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and about 85% of the liquid has cooked off.

Chinese Eggplant Recipe: Pour the cooking liquid into the wok and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Remove the eggplant from the wok and scoop it into a bowl for serving. Garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro and sliced scallion greens. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Chinese Eggplant Recipe: Remove the eggplant from the wok and scoop it into a bowl for serving.

Notes:

Cooking sherry can be substituted for Shaoxing cooking wine.
White rice vinegar can be substituted for Chinese black vinegar.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

410

FAT

22.3 g

PROTEIN

10.9 g

CARBS

47.5 g

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Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

20 May 2024

Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce is celebrated for its authentic taste and ease of preparation. It's a dish that can bring the essence of Chinese cuisine to your dinner table with minimal effort.

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