Flavored Eggplant Strips

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash the eggplant, cut it into sections, then cut a circle around the skin, discarding the white core. Then cut it into thin strips.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put the eggplant strips into a bowl, add starch and mix well.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Try to coat each eggplant strip with starch.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Heat plenty of oil in a wok until it reaches 80% of its maximum temperature.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry the eggplant strips in batches over medium heat until golden brown. (Don't add too many eggplant strips at once, or they will stick together.)

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Remove the fried eggplant strips and drain off the excess oil.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Remove the seeds from the dried chilies and cut them into strips. Mince the garlic.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Take a small amount of seasoning and mix it with 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a little oil to the pot and stir-fry the Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add dried chili peppers and minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Finally, pour in the sauce.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Pour the cooked sauce over the eggplant strips and it's ready to eat. Alternatively, you can eat them directly as a dipping sauce.