Chinese Eggplant Szechwan Style Recipe

Name: Chinese Eggplant Szechwan Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small Chinese Eggplants; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 dried red chilies; Grapeseed oil, for frying; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, finely chopped; 4 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths and separating the white part; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Gluten Free Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 small Chinese Eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
3 dried red chilies
Grapeseed oil, for frying
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, finely chopped
4 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths and separating the white part
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Gluten Free Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Trim the eggplant and cut into strips about 1 1/2 inches wide by 3 inches. Place the eggplant strips in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 minutes to drain the bitterness from the eggplant. Then rinse under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Meanwhile soak the chilies in warm water for 15 minutes. Drain, then cut each chile into four pieces, discarding the seeds.
3
Pour a thin layer of oil into the skillet under medium high heat. Once sizzling, saute the eggplant until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4
With the left over oil in the skillet, add the garlic, ginger and white scallion parts.
5
Saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant, and then add the eggplant and toss the rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Stir fry for 2 minutes to blend in all flavors. Drizzle the sesame oil and green scallion parts. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

185

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small Chinese Eggplants, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 dried red chilies, Grapeseed oil, for frying, and more.

Yes, Chinese Eggplant Szechwan Style 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.

Chinese Eggplant Szechwan Style

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