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China • Vegetables

Fried eggplant

How to make braised eggplant with oil (with pictures and 17 steps). Prepare the ingredients.

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Fried eggplant
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare materials

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Cut the eggplant into chunks and marinate with a spoonful of salt for about 20 minutes.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Prepare auxiliary materials

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Discard the water that comes out during pickling.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Add eggs

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Add Sichuan peppercorn powder

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Add cornstarch

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Mix thoroughly

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Heat oil in a wok until it reaches 90% of its maximum temperature, then add the eggplant and fry over high heat.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Fry until golden brown, then drain on excess oil.

    Step 10
  11. 11

    Step 11

    Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

    Step 11
  12. 12

    Step 12

    Add scallions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in that order and stir-fry.

    Step 12
  13. 13

    Step 13

    Add salt and five-spice powder and stir-fry.

    Step 13
  14. 14

    Step 14

    Add garlic and a little vinegar and stir-fry until well combined.

    Step 14
  15. 15

    Step 15

    Add cilantro and stir well.

    Step 15
  16. 16

    Step 16

    Add the fried eggplant and stir-fry.

    Step 16
  17. 17

    Step 17

    Cooked

    Step 17

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv