Braised Eggplant,Beijing Style Recipe

Name: Braised Eggplant,Beijing Style Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounce Eggplants; 9 ounce Vegetable oil for deep-frying; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Scallions, minced; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Fresh ginger, minced; 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch (cornflour) dissolved in; 2 Tbsp. Water; 2 x Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 tsp Sesame oil

Servings: persons

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Peel the eggplant and cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
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Score the slicess on one side about 1/8 inch () deep and cut into 1 1/4 inch strips.
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Heat the oil in a wok to 400 or possibly till a piece of scallion green or possibly ginger moves quickly when tossed into the oil and a haze appears above the oil surface.
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Add in the eggplant and deep-fry till brown.
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Remove and drain well.
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Blend the soy sauce,salt,scallions,ginger,the cornstarch-water mix and 5 additional tsp water into a sauce.
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Pour all but 2 tsp of the oil from the work.
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Heat over high heat,till the oil surface ripples.
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Add in the garlic and stir-fry till fragrant.
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Add in the eggplant strips and the sauce.
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Bring to a boil and cook,stirring, till the sauce thickens.
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Spinkle with the sesame oil, remove,and serve.

696

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounce Eggplants, 9 ounce Vegetable oil for deep-frying, 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce, 1/2 tsp Scallions, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Eggplant,Beijing Style Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!