HUNAN EGGPLANT
Insipid eggplant dishes are now a thing of the past! It doesn't look very pretty but the taste more than makes up for it. The most important flavoring ingredient is the chili bean paste so choose a good one that is made with fermented fava beans or a combination with fermented soy beans. The dried shrimp add a lot of flavor but feel free to omit it for a vegetarian version. We made so much that my timing is a guesstimate, please be kind with me!! :)
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the dried shrimp in a few tablespoons of hot water for about 5 minutes; drain, rinse, then mince the shrimp.
- Cut the eggplant into chunks on the bias.
- Cut at an angle, then rotate the eggplant a half turn, then cut on the bias again, repeat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the chopped zha cai and minced dried shrimp, cook for a minute or two in the hot oil.
- Add the chili paste, green onions, minced ginger, and minced garlic and cook until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the eggplant and stir to coat the pieces in the chili mixture, cook for a minute.
- Add the soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and about a 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover and steam until eggplant are tender but not mushy.
- Stir occasionally, don't be too rough or you'll smash the eggplant.
- Season to taste with more soy sauce or salt.
- Garnish with sliced green onions (green part only; serve with brown or white rice.
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Cameron Marsh
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lala Faisal
[email protected]I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I tried this dish and it was actually pretty good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook eggplant.
alum ketty
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ashma Gurung
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this dish, but it was worth the effort. The eggplant was delicious and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ananii Mcfall
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Rasel Miaa
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Samuella Pratt
[email protected]This Hunan eggplant recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is spicy and addictive. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hussnain Ghazanfar
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The eggplant was crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Atia Ibnat
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Agunbiade Segun temitope
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Hunan eggplant recipe and this one is perfect! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The eggplant is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. I highly recommend th
Sleek Josh
[email protected]This Hunan eggplant was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were bold and spicy, just the way I like it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, tender but not mushy. I will definitely be making this dish again.