Dinner Tonight: Fish Fragrant Eggplant Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Fish Fragrant Eggplant Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, quartered, and chopped into 1-inch chunks; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste (; ); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped; 2/3 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons black vinegar; 4 scallions, ends trimmed, and the rest chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 medium eggplants, quartered, and chopped into 1-inch chunks
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste (
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
2/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
2 teaspoons black vinegar
4 scallions, ends trimmed, and the rest chopped
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Pour the canola oil into a work or skillet set over high heat. Dump in the eggplants a stir-fry until soft and almost cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove the eggplants and set aside in a bowl.
2
Add another tablespoon of canola oil. When hot, add the chili bean paste. Cook for 20 seconds, and then add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the water, sugar, and sauce. When it comes to a simmer, add the eggplant back in. Cook for a few minutes, until the eggplant has soaked in the sauce and is completely cooked.
3
Add the vinegar, scallions, and salt to taste. Cook for a minute, then pour in the cornstarch mixture. Stir until it is thickened.
4
Serve with a drizzle of sesame oil and more salt to taste.

175

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium eggplants, quartered, and chopped into 1-inch chunks, 4 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili bean paste (, ), and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Fish Fragrant Eggplant Recipe falls under the Seafood 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.

Dinner Tonight: Fish Fragrant Eggplant Recipe

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