Chinese Take-Out Eggplant in Spicy Sauce

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Chinese Take-Out Eggplant in Spicy Sauce is a flavor-packed and easy-to-make dish
in Chinese

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups peanut oil or 2 cups vegetable oil
1 lb eggplant , cut into sticks the size of French fries
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy bean sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
4 whole dried chilies , soaked in water for 10 minutes , dried and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced pork tenderloin
3 green onions , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
506
Sugar
7g
Fat
45g
Chinese Take-Out Eggplant in Spicy Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of soy sauce, brown sugar, and spicy bean paste with crispy fried eggplant and tender pork. This dish is perfect for those who love Chinese take-out but want to make it at home, as it can be made in just a few simple steps. With its bold flavors and satisfying texture, Chinese Take-Out Eggplant in Spicy Sauce is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, spicy bean sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined.
2.In a large wok or deep frying pan, heat the oil until it reaches 375°F.
3.Add the eggplant sticks to the oil in batches and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
4.In the same wok or pan, add the garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
5.Add the pork and green onions to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
6.Add the fried eggplant to the wok and pour the sauce over the top. Toss to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through. Serve hot with steamed rice.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Eggplant is low in calories and provides a good source of fiber, while the pork provides a good amount of protein.

CONS

The dish is fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is rich in antioxidants that help to protect against cellular damage in the body.
Garlic and ginger have been linked to supporting healthy immune function, while green onions are a good source of vitamin K.

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