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Fried eggplant sandwich

How to make fried eggplant sandwiches (illustrated steps, 8 in total). Prepare the ingredients as shown in the picture. Cut the eggplant into sections and slice the flesh layer by layer, being careful not to cut all the way through. Soak in salt water 15 minutes.

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

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients as shown in the picture. Cut the eggplant into sections and slice the flesh layer by layer, being careful not to cut it all the way through. Soak the eggplant in salt water for 15 minutes.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Mix the filling: Add scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, cooking wine, light soy sauce, and cornstarch, and stir clockwise until it becomes a paste.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Next, prepare the coating ingredients: eggs with starch, and flour if available.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Remove the eggplant from the water, squeeze out the excess water, and stir in the egg mixture with added starch.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    The meat filling is sandwiched between the layers of eggplant, making it look just like a sandwich.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    One dish is definitely not enough, so I'll also search for a braised potato dish.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    The eggplant sandwich is evenly coated with the filling.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Pan-fry it, how does it look? Pretty good, right?

    Step 8

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv