Bo Ling’s Stuffed Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 4
Bo Ling's Stuffed Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

3/4 lb eggplant
1 lb shrimp , peeled and cleaned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons minced gingerroot
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups oil , divided
2 cups water , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
289
Sugar
3g
Fat
20g
Bo Ling's Stuffed Eggplant in Black Bean Sauce is a popular Chinese dish that is flavorful and full of texture. The crispy exterior of the eggplant pairs perfectly with the tender, juicy shrimp inside. The dish is seasoned with black bean sauce, which gives it a salty and savory taste. This dish is great for a family dinner and is usually served with steamed rice. The combination of the protein from the shrimp and the low calorie, high fiber eggplant makes this dish a delicious and healthy option for any meal.

Instructions

1.Slice eggplant into 1 inch thick rounds. Then, using a teaspoon, scoop out the middle to create a cavity.
2.Cut the shrimp into small pieces and season with salt and white pepper. Stuff the shrimp into the eggplant cavities.
3.Mix the black bean sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, white wine, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1 cup of water together. Set aside.
4.Heat 1 cup of oil in a frying pan and fry the eggplant until golden brown. Set aside.
5.In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of oil and stir-fry the black bean sauce mixture until fragrant. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
6.Add the fried eggplant to the black bean sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot over rice.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and textures with the crispy exterior of the eggplant and the tender, juicy shrimp inside.

It is a great source of protein from the shrimp and the eggplant is low in calories.

CONS

The dish requires a fair amount of prep work and cooking time.
The deep-frying of the eggplant can also be messy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is high in fiber and low in calories which can aid in weight loss and digestion. It also contains antioxidants that can help protect against chronic diseases.
Shrimp is a low-calorie source of protein and contains high levels of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation in the body.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.