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China • Vegetables

Eggplant sauce

Eggplant Sauce Recipe ( 3 Steps): Cut the eggplant into cubes, soak in cold water for 5 minutes, drain, and pan-fry the eggplant (this helps it absorb oil), using medium-low heat to prevent burning.

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

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Cut the eggplant into cubes, soak them in cold water for 5 minutes, drain, and then pan-fry the eggplant (this helps it absorb oil when frying), using medium-low heat to prevent burning.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Sauté chopped scallions in oil, add the pan-fried eggplant and stir-fry briefly, then add light soy sauce and stir-fry again. Add water, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar (for flavor), and one star anise.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    After the water boils, cook for 3 2 minutes. Before serving, add sesame oil, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro for better flavor.

    Step 3

Nutrition

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Source: User-provided xiangha.csv