Mean Chef'S Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets Recipe

Name: Mean Chef'S Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Aromatics; 4 teaspoons ginger, minced; 4 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1/3 cup scallion, thin sliced; 1 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce; 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, soaked in hot water and drained; Sauce; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 1/2 tablespoons hot water; 4 -5 tablespoons corn or 4 -5 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1/2 lbs Chinese eggplants, tipped and roll-cut into nuggets about 1 inch long; thin-sliced scallion, for garnish

Servings: persons

Aromatics
4 teaspoons ginger, minced
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/3 cup scallion, thin sliced
1 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce
1 tablespoon dried shrimp, soaked in hot water and drained
Sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons hot water
4 -5 tablespoons corn or 4 -5 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 lbs Chinese eggplants, tipped and roll-cut into nuggets about 1 inch long
thin-sliced scallion, for garnish

1
Combine aromatics.
2
Combine sauce ingredients.
3
Heat large heavy skillet.
4
Add 3 tbs.
5
oil and swirl to glaze pan.
6
Reduce heat to moderate.
7
Add aromatics, stir gently 20-30 seconds- do not brown.
8
Add eggplant, toss to combine.
9
Adjust heat so eggplant cooks without scorching.
10
Drizzle in more oil as needed to keep from sticking, but beware that eggplant will absorb oil.
11
Stir sauce and add to pan.
12
Toss well to combine.
13
Bring liquid to simmer, cover pan, and simmer until liquid is 90% absorbed, 2-3 minutes.
14
Serve hot, tepid, or cold.
15
Garnish with scallion rings.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Aromatics, 4 teaspoons ginger, minced, 4 teaspoons garlic, minced, 1/3 cup scallion, thin sliced, and more.

Yes, Mean Chef'S Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets 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.

Mean Chef'S Dry-Fried Chinese Eggplant (Aubergine) Nuggets

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