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"Fish-flavored Eggplant in Hot Sauce"

 

     500 grams eggplant

     1 (1/6 tsp) gram salt

     20 grams (4 tsp) broad bean sauce from Pixian County, Sichuan Province (if not available, other chile sauce can be substituted)

     25 (4.5 tsp) grams sugar

     15 (3 tsp) grams vinegar

     15 (3 tsp) grams soy sauce

     15 grams (3 tsp) rice wine

     20 grams (4 tsp) mixture of cornstarch and water

     500 grams (35 tbsp) cooking oil

     50 grams (2 oz) mixture of minced scallions, ginger and garlic

Peel the eggplant, slice into 2cm cubes, and score the skins with a knife. Chop up the scallions, garlic and ginger. In a large bowl, combine the salt, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine and cornstarch mixture. Put aside for later use and mince the broad bean sauce.

In a wok deep fry eggplants until golden yellow, remove and drain. Heat a little oil in the wok and cook the ginger, scallion, garlic and broad bean sauce until aromatic. Add the cornstarch mixture sauce and eggplant and stir fry until finely mixed with other ingredients. Serve.

Features: This savory dish has hints of sweet, spicy and sour flavors.

 


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