Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Spicy Eggplant) Recipe

Name: Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Spicy Eggplant)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb narrow eggplants or 1 lb round eggplant; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons chili bean paste; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb narrow eggplants or 1 lb round eggplant
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons chili bean paste
2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1
Trim the ends off the eggplants and peel them. Slice the eggplants lengthwise into 2-inch long by 3/4-inch thick strips. Place the strips in a bowl, toss them with the salt, and set aside for 1 hour to draw out excess water. Rinse the strips under cool water, drain, and pat them dry with paper towels.
2
In a bowl combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, green onions, chili bean paste, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until it is very hot. Add the eggplant strips and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the eggplant is limp and cooked through. Add soy sauce mixture to the wok and stir-fry 1 additional minute. Serve with white rice.

280

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Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb narrow eggplants or 1 lb round eggplant, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Spicy Eggplant) 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.

Yu Xiang Qie Zi (Sichuan Spicy Eggplant)

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